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Australia progressing on energy transformation but more action needed: new report
Substantial changes to Australia’s electricity generation have set the country on a firmer path to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Why near enough is good enough for ant-mimicking spiders
Many insects try to look like ants to avoid predators, as do some spiders. But new research has found that when ant-mimicking spiders do a bad job of hiding their spider qualities – potentially exposing themselves to predators - it might give them other advantages, such as finding mates and greater fertility.
Snakes: The new, high-protein superfood
Pythons are a low-emission, climate-resilient food source, converting feed to protein better than chickens or cattle, new research has found.
"My approach is to teach mathematics as a fun puzzle to solve."
Dr Richard Garner is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Student-nominated Award. He brings his lectures to life by sharing the excitement of problem-solving through maths.
Taylor Swift: A masterclass in marketing
Opinion: Macquarie University marketing expert Dr Abas Mirzaei explores the unstoppable influence of Taylor Swift's personal brand.
A stargazer's guide to heavenly events in 2024
Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs explains some of the most impressive events ahead in the night sky this year, and the dates and times to see them.
Water recycling could be key to cooling Sydney’s west
A new research project is poised to deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens and parklands at scale, addressing both urban heat and sustainability challenges in western Sydney.
Please explain: Why do we have leap years?
The Romans, a 16th-century pope and the rotation of the earth all contribute to why we have leap years, explains Dr Stuart Ryder from Macquarie University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.
New $15 million project will further view of the universe
An international consortium headed by Macquarie University has won a A$15 million competitive international tender process to lead the design and construction of adaptive optics for the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, one of the world’s largest and most advanced optical telescopes.
What will the new jobs be in the AI world of work?
Though the possibilities are infinite when it comes to AI replacing human tasks in the workplace, economist Professor David Orsmond and data scientist Professor Amin Beheshti believe businesses will always need people.
Speedy inner-ear messages signal a leap forward for balance disorder treatments
A cross-disciplinary research team has found balance signals get processed by the inner ear much faster than hearing, unlocking potential for innovative treatments.
Hidden pollination crisis could threaten biodiversity, food security
Australasia has likely overlooked a pollination crisis, according to new research published today in the journal Ecology and Evolution.