The Environment
Bold solutions for global challenges
The Environment
Bold solutions for global challenges
Most Australians doubt health system is ready for climate-related emergencies, national survey finds
The AU-CLARITY study, one of the largest national surveys of its kind, found that 65 per cent of Australians are concerned about climate change and 45 per cent believe it poses a serious risk to their personal health.
Macquarie researchers secure $4.5 million for robotics and financial resilience research
Macquarie University researchers have secured more than $4.5 million in Australian Research Council funding for projects ranging from creating robots capable of learning and improving autonomously to understanding and mitigating housing bubbles.
Creating a whale-sized legacy: Vanessa Pirotta’s mission to turn knowledge into action
Dr Vanessa Pirotta has conducted research in Antarctica and Madagascar, swum with whales in the South Pacific and been featured in international media from Vogue to The New York Times. But what excites the Macquarie University wildlife scientist most is sharing knowledge.
Australia's deadliest animal revealed – and it's not a shark or snake
Meet the wildlife researcher myth-busting Australia’s reputation as a deadly destination.
Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Today, prime minister Anthony Albanese laid out how his government plans to manage artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure the rapidly advancing technology works in Australia’s interest.
Bees ‘facial expressions’ may be a sign of their inner lives
It’s easy for us to tell if someone is enjoying their meal or not. They lick their lips if they like it, grimace if they don’t.
Should Australia pause building new data centres? We asked 5 experts
At first glance a data centre looks like a bland, boring warehouse. But these buildings, stacked with thousands of servers, are the beating heart of the internet and the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
Keeping the peace in the ocean: What science tells us about risk, deterrents and living with sharks
After every shark bite, the culling debate returns. But scientists say new technologies are offering safer ways for people and sharks to share the ocean.
This tiny Australian spider uses a high‑powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants
There’s more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal sheet webs or tangled cobwebs that ensnare crawling insects.
Why some bees are more at risk from climate change than others
From ground burrows to thin plant stems, where native bees nest may determine how well they adapt to a warming climate, new research suggests.
Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Shark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag and sea cucumbers in the post – these are just a few examples of illegal marine wildlife trafficking.
Macquarie research tackles minerals, cane toads, fisheries and more in ARC boost
Macquarie University researchers have secured more than $3.1 million in ARC Linkage Projects funding to work with industry, government and community partners on groundbreaking studies.