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Macquarie University academic named Australia’s Space Scientist of the Year
Associate Professor Lee Spitler, Head of Space Projects at Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University, was last night named Space Scientist of the Year in the sixth annual Australian Space Awards 2025 at Illumina Sydney.
$2.2 million project backs nature’s weapon to protect the bees from varroa mite
Macquarie University will lead a $2.2 million research project to develop Australia's pioneering natural weapon against Varroa destructor, the parasitic mite threatening honeybees and agricultural production nationwide.
$1.35 million research grant to protect Australian avocados
Macquarie University scientists will lead a major research project to help protect Australia’s avocado industry from destructive pests and diseases, including anthracnose fungus, flower-attacking thrips and plant-damaging mirid bugs.