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New approach to detection, treatment of early lung cancer
A new clinic at Macquarie University Hospital aims to provide faster, more effective screening of chest X-ray and CT abnormalities, to enable the earlier diagnosis and treatment of potential lung cancer.
How Macquarie researchers changed the world in 2021
VIDEO: Another year of publishing and promoting our world-changing research stories brought an audience of over half a million readers to our ever-expanding multi-media news platform. Watch our highlights of 2021 showreel to see how some of our pioneering minds made the news this year.
Early childhood educators 'underpaid, undervalued'
The NSW teachers' strike this week highlights the plight of another group of workers – low-paid early childhood educators who are undervalued for their critical role in raising the next generation, Macquarie University researchers say.
Firefighters fund new clinical trial for MND therapy
Five new clinical trials will take place in the next two years for new drugs to potentially improve survival times for sufferers of motor neuron disease – partly funded by supporters such as the Firefighters #1504forMND challenge.
Flat-pack pods give wildlife a post-bushfire fighting chance
Flat-pack habitat pods developed by a Macquarie University scientist might be the salvation of small ground-dwelling animals trying to survive after bushfires.
'Conscious' Christmas shoppers put ethics first this year
While rampant consumerism isn’t dead, shoppers have become environmentally conscious and more selective when it comes to gift giving. Macquarie Business School's Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Jana Bowden, explains.
Please explain: How does hydrogen power work?
VIDEO: Almost all the hydrogen fuel that the world uses is created from fossil fuels. Researchers are now racing to produce it from renewable sources, explains Dr Tony Jerkovic from the Department of Molecular Sciences.
New study unlocks secret to avoiding procrastination
Appropriately selected deadlines can signal urgency and importance of a task, which could put an end to procrastination, Macquarie University and Otago University experimental economists have found.
Please explain: What is ASMR?
Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, has taken YouTube and TikTok by storm. But what is it and what other uses could it have? Dr Natalie Roberts from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University explains.
Seven ways to stave off dementia
There are many things we can do to protect our brains and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Professor Viviana Wuthrich shares her seven top tips for keeping our brains healthy for as long as possible.
How music is helping children with hearing loss
New Macquarie University research has revealed how singing, dancing and playing musical instruments has an array of important benefits for children with hearing impairments.
Please explain: What is the metaverse?
Since Facebook rebranded as Meta, everyone’s talking about the metaverse. Not only will we live, work and play there, says Professor Deborah Richards, director of Macquarie’s Virtual Reality Laboratory, the metaverse may prove an unexpected force for good.