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How AI is shaping your next career move
Artificial intelligence can help you write an email or look up an obscure topic, but Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Sarah Bankins says the technology also shapes many decisions we make about our careers.
Please explain: What's wrong with Australia's carbon credit markets?
New findings from the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre have identified changing government regulations as one of the reasons behind the very low and highly volatile prices of carbon credit units in Australia.
Please explain: Is cannabis the answer to insomnia?
Cannabis products are attracting increasing attention as a possible solution for insomnia, with gummies containing cannabinoids even being sold in supermarkets in some parts of the United States. But is there any proof that it works? Dr Camilla Hoyos looks at what we know.
How a new method of describing mental illnesses could revolutionise treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the ‘bible’ of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur, and researchers say this approach could have major implications for future treatment options.
One in three plants call islands home, now more than half are under threat
Islands make up just over five per cent of the world's land yet are home to 31 per cent of Earth's plant species. A new study shows that more than half the plants unique to islands are classified as threatened, with habitat loss, climate warming and invasive species to blame.
Surfing whales: citizen scientists help reveal behaviour of elusive tropical species
The first dedicated study of the distribution, ecology and behaviour of elusive Bryde’s whales in NSW and Queensland waters could help reshape conservation efforts.
Combining two common medications may pave the way for a new dementia treatment
A world-first clinical trial is combining a commonly used antibiotic and a cough medicine to fight some of the processes that cause a common form of dementia.
Natural disasters shake our sense of control, but preparation key for coping and recovery
As summer approaches, so does the possibility of severe bushfires, cyclones and floods. Mindspot Director Professor Nick Titov shares some tips on how to protect your mental health alongside your physical safety if you find yourself in an emergency situation.
Fighting back against Frankenwords, zombie nouns and gobbledygook: Celebrating Plain Language Day
The global recognition of the necessity for the promotion and facilitation of straightforwardly comprehensible communication practices is imminent. In other words, it’ll soon be International Plain Language Day.
Teens' social media damage can't be fixed without legislation
Dr Danielle Einstein explains why Australia needs nationwide legislation to force social media companies to take responsibility for their part in driving hostile behaviour and teen anxiety.
Who's hiring? Job analysis unveils workers in demand
Macquarie Business School labour market analysts shine a spotlight on new workplace hiring trends.
Scales in the suburbs: 10 years of wildlife rescues reveal Sydneysiders’ reptile relationships
As spring signals an increase in reptile activity, an extensive exploration of 10 years of wildlife rescue data by scientists at Macquarie University reveals the complex interactions between humans and reptiles in Sydney’s urban landscape.