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Why some people deserve an age pension before others: new research
A groundbreaking study of the age pension system suggests it is not providing sufficient financial support to maintain the living standards of all elderly Australians.
Macquarie University's $4.2m boost to further vital MND research
Macquarie University motor neuron disease (MND) researchers have received a total of $4,271,529 from Australian charity FightMND in its latest round of research funding.
How will AI impact your next job?
Artificial intelligence threatens to dramatically change the work we do and how our workplaces operate. Macquarie University researchers examine some vital ethical questions raised by this new technology.
AI chatbots outsmart scammers: world-first pilot with Australia's largest bank
Anti-scam technology invented by Macquarie University cyber security experts is helping gather valuable intelligence about fraudsters and combat scam phone calls.
Gladiator II: How historically accurate is it?
Movie review: Historian Professor Ray Laurence casts his expert eye over the details of the just-opened blockbuster sequel.
We need to talk about what smartphones are doing to kids’ brains
OPINION: The Federal Government has announced raising the minimum age for social media to 16 over mental health concerns, but researchers are also worried about potential loss of brain function. Professor Mark Williams says there may be a link between excessive screen use and younger-onset dementia.
Lights deter Great White sharks: new research
VIDEO: What if surfers could be protected from shark attacks with something like an invisibility cloak? That’s what Professor Nathan Hart says is close to happening following discoveries he and colleague Dr Laura Ryan have made about how to trick sharks’ visual systems.
Connectivity the focus of newly funded Linkage Projects
Two Macquarie University research projects have been awarded more than $815,000 as part of the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme, announced by the Federal Government this week.
Professor Leonie Tickle appointed Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School
Following an international search, Macquarie University has appointed Professor Leonie Tickle as the new Executive Dean, Macquarie Business School.
New genetic discovery reveals how birds get their coloured bills
Macquarie University researchers have uncovered a genetic reason for the distinctive red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches, finding a link with how they process the pigments they get from seeds.
New breast implant illness data supports removal
A three-year research project on breast implant complications is continuing to build on the body of knowledge on breast implant illness, with the latest data showing ongoing physical and psychological benefits after removing the implants, Professor Anand Deva says.
Teacher shortage: how to attract our best and brightest to the profession
Opinion: Education researcher Dr Janet Dutton says while everybody wants their children taught by the best teachers, they don't want their children to be teachers. Dr Dutton tackles some of the reasons behind the shortage and proposes steps that could return teaching to a profession our brightest students want to enter.