Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.
A new paper from Macquarie University scientists outlines how engineered biological systems could solve limitations in traditional computing, as international competition accelerates development of 'semisynbio' technologies.
The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.
Macquarie researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, raising hope for the development of new topical treatments.
The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded a major international grant to Macquarie University researchers to develop synthetic chromosomes for agricultural crops in a bid to advance global food production systems.
Associate Professor Lee Spitler, Head of Space Projects at Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University, was last night named Space Scientist of the Year in the sixth annual Australian Space Awards 2025 at Illumina Sydney.
Earth Day on April 22 has a global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 while phasing out fossil fuels. Here Macquarie University researchers explain how their work contributes to a sustainable energy future and suggest practical tips to help reduce your daily environmental footprint.
Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.
Australia is at risk of being left behind in AI development without urgent investment, warns Macquarie University Professor of Data Science, Amin Beheshti.
Video: New research has tracked Australia’s peacock spiders making the fastest-known jumps in a spider, experiencing forces higher than fighter pilots while leaping distances 15 times their body length.
Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in conditions a quarter of the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the multi-million dollar ornamental fish industry worldwide.