We pay far more attention to positive online hotel reviews - and ignore negative ones, new research has found.

Dr Natasha Magson, Research Associate at Macquarie University's Centre for Emotional Health, explains.

A study of census data shows the Australian-born are less likely to reach the top of companies than people born overseas.

Visitors to Australia are at more risk of drowning than locals are – and new research from Macquarie confirms that people born overseas often don’t spot the many hazards around Australia’s waterways.

Dr Nick Wilson, lecturer in the Department of Linguistics explains.

Dr Lloyd Cox, who teaches United States politics in the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations, clarifies the events leading up to what is set to become the longest government shutdown in US history.

Owners of pets and 'love-stock' who have a plan for taking care of their animals in emergencies can avoid the heartbreak of losing them, research shows.

Senior leaders of banks, insurance and superannuation firms and mortgage lenders should pay for misconduct with fines and other strong penalties, says Associate Professor Elizabeth Sheedy, from Macquarie University's Applied Finance Centre.

A discovery about the eyesight of sharks has led to a real-life application that could save lives.

Macquarie scientists helped save oyster farming in NSW, ensuring the survival of an Australian festive food staple. Now, they have turned their attention to returning oysters to the wild.

Our experts have pored over the research on gift giving to give you some great tips for your Christmas shopping campaign.

NSW has broken new ground with its tough law reforms in response to the royal commission into child sex abuse, writes Associate Lecturer Zara Bending of Macquarie Law School.