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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.
New system uses AI to beat fake news
A new system using AI to create personalised link recommendations that divert users away from fake news, will be presented to thousands of researchers at a prestigious international computing event The Web Conference in France, this week.
'Very optimistic': Research offers hope for MND and Alzheimer's gene treatment
Revolutionary gene therapies to treat motor neuron disease, Alzheimer’s and a severe form of childhood epilepsy may be just around the corner, with a new venture aiming to bring Macquarie University’s medical research to the world.
Clinical trial to test psychedelics in treating depression
Could small doses of the active component in ‘magic’ mushrooms be an alternative to antidepressants? Dr Vince Polito from Macquarie University is preparing to find out.
Please explain: Why is petrol so expensive?
What goes into the pump price of fuel, and how do world events influence these prices? Dr Lurion De Mello from the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University explains.
What's stopping Australians from buying electric cars?
New research from Macquarie Business School suggests the low uptake of electric vehicles is about purchase price and the availability and cost of charging stations.