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Spiky new arrival: MQ names world-first echidna puggle
Could this egg-laying mammal help unlock the secrets of human reproduction? Australian researchers are finding out.
Beyond hearing: sensing when conversation becomes difficult
A project has revealed how our eyes, head movements and even our hand gestures change when conversation becomes difficult, with findings that could ultimately help hearing devices respond to what their users need.
Why Gemma is helping reshape inclusion at Macquarie
Project Manager Gemma Ryan is leveraging her lived experience as a neurodivergent woman and dedicated parent-carer to help create a more inclusive university community.
Beyond the biopsy: Robotic bronchoscopy takes aim at lung cancer treatment
Respiratory specialists at Macquarie University Hospital are using robotic bronchoscopy – precision technology-assisted navigation through the airways of the lung – in new ways to help deliver highly targeted lung cancer treatment, as part of a broader program of innovation backed by a new dedicated research laboratory.
Macquarie secures $5 million to strengthen Australia's semiconductor sovereignty
Australia's push to strengthen its semiconductor sovereignty has received a major boost, with Macquarie University securing $5 million to fund a new ARC Training Centre for Advanced Integrated Circuits.
Who Gets to be Remembered? This PhD student is rethinking disability from ancient evidence to inclusive exhibitions
PhD researcher Hannah Vogel is challenging how we understand disability in the ancient world – and bringing these often-overlooked stories to life through a museum exhibition, making archaeology more accessible.
NASA scientist and business leader honoured by Macquarie
Macquarie University recognises global impact of Dr Abigail Allwood, the first woman to lead a NASA mission to Mars and Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott with honorary doctorates.
What uterus transplants can teach us about reproductive autonomy, access and equality
As uterus transplantation moves from experimental medicine to clinical reality, Associate Professor Mianna Lotz – Discipline Chair in Philosophy at Macquarie University - is helping shape international debate on consent, bodily autonomy and the risks carried by women.
World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists believes. Here, and perhaps even earlier, lie the foundations of extensive trade routes as we know them today.
It’s about time we talked seriously about male contraception
For decades, preventing pregnancy has largely been considered women’s responsibility. Now, as new male contraceptives edge closer to reality, Professor Lisa Wynn explores why it took so long, and whether the balance could finally be changing.
Why the AI shopping revolution could backfire on retailers
Retailers have every reason to be interested in AI, but there is a catch for customers.
How does a honeybee stinger actually pump venom? First‑ever video shows it in action
If you’ve ever been stung by a honeybee, you might know they have a special trick: they insert the stinger into your skin and leave it behind. Macquarie University researchers filmed the first-ever video of a detached bee stinger pumping venom.