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Greenwashing in the firing line as Australian super funds pursue authentic sustainability
Australia is described as a utopia for impact investing, as super funds force the companies they invest in to adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, Macquarie applied finance researchers found.
What linguistics can teach us about how to talk to people with dementia
Macquarie University linguistics scholar Annabelle Lukin explains how important language is to stay connected to her mother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
How Macquarie researchers made headlines in 2022
Advancements in knowledge and innovation triggered major impact across many fields of human endeavour during 2022 - see how some of our researchers made news this year.
Most authors can't make a living from books alone: survey
Over 70 per cent of Australian authors surveyed either rely on their partner’s income or earn a living doing another job, a national survey has found.
Death spiral: New James Webb Space Telescope images show a star's murder scene
The first images of a nebula from the James Webb Telescope gave astronomers remarkable insights into the death of the star that created these beautiful haloes of gas and dust.
Please explain: What is the Law of the Sea and why is it so important?
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea recently overturned the UK’s 55-year unlawful occupation of the Chagos Islands. And, as sea levels rise, this ruling has the potential to cause a ripple effect in international law.
Teal appeal: What the 2022 Word of the Year says about Aussie vernacular
Macquarie University linguist Annabelle Lukin analyses the winning words on the 2022 Macquarie Dictionary’s Word Of The Year shortlist.
Innovator Dr Larry Marshall on blending science and business
Science entrepreneur and CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall talks about his time at Macquarie and his big plans for the future, connecting scientists with big business.
Wearable, waterproof device aims to cut drownings
A new wearable device that detects signs of drowning and alerts lifeguards to the swimmer's location has been developed by Macquarie University researchers.
World population milestone: the impact of 8 billion people explained
The human population will tick over to 8 billion on November 15. What does this mean for the environment, our cities, our health and our food supply? Six Macquarie University experts explain the impact of the milestone in their fields.
Leached chemicals from plastic pollution kill key marine microbes: study
Research has found the chemicals leaching from plastics can change the mix of microbial life in seawater, and harm the tiny life forms which are critical to oxygen production in our oceans.
100-years: Why Tutankhamun's tomb remains one of the greatest archaeological discoveries
A century on, the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb remains one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Dr Karin Sowada, director of Macquarie's Australian Centre for Egyptology, explains why it still fires our imagination.