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Mind the gap: How maths is taught may be failing girls
Opinion: Australian boys are dramatically ahead of girls in maths at both primary and high school level, an international test has revealed. But mathematician Associate Professor Richard Garner warns the gender gap is more complex than it appears.
Christmas in the metaverse: Why the festive season is moving into virtual worlds
From designer fashion to cosmetics and concert tickets, shoppers are increasingly filling Christmas stockings with gifts from virtual worlds, rather than bricks and mortar shops.
Why do some mammals have short pregnancies while others take years? Wallaby study sparks new insights
Macquarie University scientists compared placental mammals with wallabies, opossums and dunnarts to show how mammals evolved to manage inflammation during pregnancy, allowing them to extend their gestation from days to months.
Do video games change the way we think about history?
How do video games influence our understanding of the past? Abbie Hartman, curator of a new exhibition at Macquarie University History Museum on the evolution of gaming, explains.
In God we trust, in Trump we believe
Opinion: Faith-based voters represent a significant proportion of the U.S. electorate - and they overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump.
How Aussie business can improve its bottom line
Australian businesses can lift their poor record of innovation with a bold strategy of “learning by doing”, according to new research from the Macquarie Business School.
Sewage Signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Parkinson's researchers call for people who act out their dreams for world-first trial
A drug trial underway at Macquarie University is taking advantage of an early warning sign of Parkinson’s in the hope of stopping the disease before it causes permanent damage to patients’ brains.
The blind spot stopping households from installing solar power
Opinion: New research led by Macquarie Business School suggests government programs to subsidise the cost of solar panels for low-income households may not be the best way to boost the uptake of solar energy.
Why some people deserve an age pension before others: new research
A groundbreaking study of the age pension system suggests it is not providing sufficient financial support to maintain the living standards of all elderly Australians.
How will AI impact your next job?
Artificial intelligence threatens to dramatically change the work we do and how our workplaces operate. Macquarie University researchers examine some vital ethical questions raised by this new technology.
AI chatbots outsmart scammers: world-first pilot with Australia's largest bank
Anti-scam technology invented by Macquarie University cyber security experts is helping gather valuable intelligence about fraudsters and combat scam phone calls.