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Inflation eases, but the RBA still has plenty to ponder
Opinion: Australia’s central bank is poised to meet for the first time in 2024 and will have plenty of challenges to focus on. Professor David Orsmond from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Teacher shortage: how to attract our best and brightest to the profession
Opinion: School of Education researcher Dr Janet Dutton says while everybody wants their children to be taught by the best teachers, they don't want their children to be teachers. Dr Dutton tackles some of the reasons behind the shortage and proposes steps that could return teaching to a profession our brightest students want to enter.
A stargazer's guide to heavenly events in 2024
Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs explains some of the most impressive events ahead in the night sky this year, and the dates and times to see them.
Water recycling could be key to cooling Sydney’s west
A new research project is poised to deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens and parklands at scale, addressing both urban heat and sustainability challenges in western Sydney.
Bans, boycotts and vandalism: Do we really want a serve of politics with our groceries?
When companies engage in sociopolitical issues, they run the risk of alienating a segment of their customer base. Woolworths is the latest company to take a stand and has faced considerable backlash. Dr Abas Mirzaei from the Macquarie Business School Department of Marketing examines the motivation behind these decisions.
Please explain: How shift work affects your sleep
Shift work can play havoc with sleep, potentially impacting our health and wellbeing. Sleep researcher, Associate Professor Christopher Gordon, explains why this happens and what we can do to try to adapt.
Please explain: Why do we have leap years?
The Romans, a 16th-century pope and the rotation of the earth all contribute to why we have leap years, explains Dr Stuart Ryder from Macquarie University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.
New therapy will revolutionise treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers
An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy.
Please explain: How to choose a new year diet
There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros and cons of some popular diets.
Your festive season survival plan
According to the entertainment and retail industries, Christmas is the happiest time of year. But what happens when the reality doesn’t equal the greeting card ideal? Professor Nick Titov from MindSpot offers some tips for getting through the holiday season.
Western diets are damaging our brains: study
Diets high in fat and sugar are well known to be associated with cognitive problems in older adults, but a series of studies now demonstrates that people in their 20s are already showing the effects.
Anachronisms breathe new life into historical fiction: new book
From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.