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.

As the 7th International Yeast 2.0 and Synthetic Genomes Conference gets underway in Sydney, we look at Macquarie's contribution to a world-changing project.

Early identification of hearing loss could be even more important for children who speak tonal languages such as Mandarin, research shows.

Distinguished Professor Michelle Leishman is Head of Macquarie University's Department of Biological Sciences, leader of the Green Cities Project, board member of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and all-around hero of the garden. Discussing the 'Living

A Macquarie researcher believes he's found a way to make the national take-away coffee habit more environmentally friendly.

Macquarie researchers have used hypnosis to achieve what was previously considered impossible: to overcome an ingrained behaviour usually outside our conscious control.

Astrophysicist Tayyaba Zafar, from the new Australian Astronomical Optics team at Macquarie, explains.

Astronomy fans, five aligned planets are visible in the early evening sky for ten days in October. Department of Physics and Astronomy Senior Scientific Officer Adam Joyce shares what to expect from this spectacular line-up.

Scientific innovation in Macquarie labs can help drive an emerging – and lucrative – biomanufacturing industry.

A new research paper reveals why we need to address gender stereotypes before more women will win the Nobel Prize for Physics.

While police focus on reducing mobile phone use while driving, new Macquarie research finds 'range stress' is the latest distraction for technologically overloaded drivers.