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New guide helps residents convert their high-rise into a vertical village
Apartment-dwellers can reduce feelings of social isolation by connecting with other residents to turn their high-rise housing into vertical villages – new guidelines offer some great ideas.
Defamation explained: Could Depp v Heard happen here?
Truth is a defence in both Australia and the US, but payouts have limits in Australia - and a case here would never be livestreamed to the world, explains Julian Dight, a legal academic at Macquarie Law School.
The science of letting go – for the sake of your hip pocket and the planet
Some of us are consuming more than we can afford and, as a society, more than the planet can sustain. But, with the help of science, we can break the cycle of overconsumption, says Associate Professor in Psychology Melissa Norberg.
The Great Resignation: Purpose and meaning matter more than ever
As workers quit their jobs en masse in the COVID-19 era, companies need to reassess what they offer to employees, says Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, Professor of Management at Macquarie Businesss School.
Probiotics for honeybees could help stop falling population
Scientists hope a new immunity-boosting probiotic developed for honeybees will help fight infections being blamed for their declining population.
Please explain: Will a hung parliament cause 'chaos and instability'?
A minority federal government won’t necessarily weaken parliament, says Associate Professor Ian Tregenza of Macquarie’s School of Social Sciences.
Single sex v co-ed: which is better for kids' education?
As a growing number of boys' schools consider admitting girls, Macquarie School of Education Professor Garry Falloon explains what some of the latest research shows about single sex vs co-ed outcomes for kids.
Future city liveability to depend on which plant we put where
A new program developed by Macquarie University researchers will help us select plants to survive a harsher future climate, and improve the future liveability of our cities.
Australia's debt mountain: What does it mean for the kids?
With Australia’s government debt reaching record levels, two Macquarie Business School academics assess the implications for whichever party wins the federal election.
Please explain: Why are we forced to vote?
Australia has one of the highest voter turnouts in the world. But should voting be compulsory? Associate Professor Ian Tregenza, who teaches Politics at Macquarie School of Social Sciences, examines tensions between individual freedoms and electoral mandates.
Tricks used by phone scammers exposed in new study
New Macquarie University research into phone scams has identified the scripts and emotions that drive most calls.
What does Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter mean for free speech?
Will the world’s richest man appoint himself the new CEO of the social media giant? Will he end the ban on Donald Trump? What does it mean for investors? Macquarie Business School lecturer Farida Akhtar tackles questions triggered by the $61 billion deal.