New Macquarie University research shows a type of asteroid dating back to the dawn of the solar system may contain liquid water, supporting the theory that Earth's water came from meteorites that fell billions of years ago.
Andrew Barron has taught bees to gamble. His computational model of bee brains could not only create robots that can think for themselves, but unlock the secrets of the human mind.
Macquarie University research has revealed new insights into why cotton pollen fails after heatwaves, paving the way towards genetically engineered crops that can withstand extreme temperature.
Yeast-based biofactories can grow food, fuels and pharmaceuticals but one of the barriers to scaling up biomanufacturing has been supplying the sugar that yeast needs for growth. Now Macquarie research has found a way to use waste products as yeast feed.
In the wake of Australia’s worst wildfire season on record, a Macquarie-led project is aiming to improve the treatment of fire-affected wildlife as the next season fast approaches.
A three-year analysis by Macquarie University cyber security experts shows that despite encouraging progress, more than half of Australia's government websites are vulnerable to attack and 16 per cent do not have the most basic security protocol installed.
A new designer fruit fly paves the way for scientists to replace disease-carrying mosquitoes with harmless, genetically modified versions, says Macquarie University researcher Dr Maciej Maselko.
Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed lunar push.
Battles between competitors in the animal kingdom resemble a biological Game of Thrones and drive the development of Napoleonic-style strategic intelligence, according to a new Macquarie University study.
When disaster strikes, it can be hard to know what data to trust – but a research project at Macquarie University will help develop programs that identify misinformation online.