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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.
'Fear is unproductive': A guide to artificial intelligence for students (and parents)
Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of understanding the technology and why it should not be feared.
'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.
Climate and health litigation mounting in Australia as exposure to extreme heat grows
Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.
Hitchhikers or health must-haves? Five surprising things about your gut microbes
Trillions of microbes live in our digestive systems, impacting everything from our immune response to our brain health. Microbiologist Dr Hasinika Gamage explains how you can get better acquainted with your gut microbiome.
My words, my clothes, my nightmare: journalist Peter Greste relives his arrest on the big screen
A new movie, The Correspondent, tells the story of Macquarie University journalism Professor Peter Greste's 400-day ordeal in an Eygptian jail. Here he reflects on the experience of seeing himself portrayed by actor Richard Roxburgh as well as his ongoing fight for a Media Freedom Act in Australia.
Dido & Aeneas, an opera and circus in one: a review
The epic tale of a Trojan hero is given an acrobatic twist in Opera Queensland’s production of Dido & Aeneas, writes Macquarie University Professor of Ancient History Ray Laurence.
Please explain: Do women sleep differently to men?
Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues. Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.