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Online course improves sleep quality by 40 per cent
An online course developed by Macquarie University psychologists that has been proven to help even people with long-term insomnia and other health conditions is now available free Australia-wide.
The gene therapy improving life for MND patients
A revolutionary genetic therapy is bringing rare hope to people who carry a killer gene, leading neurologists to look forward to a future where motor neuron disease (MND) can be prevented.
Communique calls for AI stakeholders to work towards a future that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
A vision to protect the governance of Indigenous culture and data has just been published in the Journal of Global Indigeneity. Lead author Dr Rose Barrowcliffe from the Macquarie University Centre of Critical Indigenous Studies explains the unique challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How Australian small businesses can protect themselves in Trump’s trade war with China
Caught in the cross-fire of a global tariff crisis, home-grown businesses must now include geopolitical factors in their planning and partnerships, according to Macquarie Business School research.
Fear of public speaking can be conquered: new research
If the thought of speaking in public sets off a flutter of butterflies in your stomach, don’t panic, new research has revealed science-backed strategies that can reduce your anxiety.
How to conquer AI skills: a research-backed student guide
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of becoming AI literate and why it should not be feared.
Kate McClymont on the importance of investigative journalism
The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont AM will deliver the Brian Johns Annual Lecture at the State Library of New South Wales on Thursday 1 May.
'Slopaganda' and its potential to upend elections on a knife edge
Is generative AI better at producing persuasive disinformation than humans? If so, how might this play out in election campaigns? In a new paper, Professor Mark Alfano explains the powerplay between propaganda and GenAI.
From carbon markets to climate health, how Macquarie research supports Earth Day
Earth Day on April 22 has a global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 while phasing out fossil fuels. Here Macquarie University researchers explain how their work contributes to a sustainable energy future and suggest practical tips to help reduce your daily environmental footprint.
Atheists have a soft spot for God, new study shows
A new study of secular societies explores the influence that religion has on non-believers. Co-author Dr Robert Ross explains this deep-seated ‘belief in belief’.
About time: How to pull off a complex project without delays
Researchers at Macquarie Business School have found surprising reasons why project planners often make poor estimates of project timelines.
Falls prevention: call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.