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Mind the gap: How maths is taught may be failing girls
Opinion: Australian boys are dramatically ahead of girls in maths at both primary and high school level, an international test has revealed. But mathematician Associate Professor Richard Garner warns the gender gap is more complex than it appears.
UniSuper boss Peter Chun on curiosity, life-long learning and embracing AI
On the brink of becoming a doctor, Peter Chun had a last-minute change of heart and enrolled in a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie. Now as the CEO of one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, Peter has a wealth of advice for today's graduates.
Tiny Australian Peacock Spiders break records in speed-jumping
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.
Australian-first map to track motor neuron disease clusters
A new map has begun to build a picture of motor neuron disease (MND) in NSW, with the team at Australia’s first MND surveillance centre aiming to collect patient data to pinpoint the causes of the deadly neurodegenerative disease.
"Students who can think critically and apply technology to solve legal problems will be best positioned for the future."
Professor Philip Chung, recently appointed to Macquarie Law School, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in January for his significant service to the law, particularly his contribution to public access to legal information, and to tertiary education.
New survey shows businesses see lower inflation rate ahead in 2025
A new survey of 500 Australian businesses shows leaders are confident inflation will drop further in coming months, potentially easing cost-of-living concerns for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which meets today for its first decision this year.
The race to stop running injuries: new data
A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.
Siamese fighting fish need more space in pet shops: new behaviour data
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.
$2.2m project backs nature’s weapon to protect the bees from varroa mite
Macquarie University will lead a $2.2 million research project to develop Australia's pioneering natural weapon against Varroa destructor, the parasitic mite threatening honeybees and agricultural production nationwide.
Scientists engineer fish and flies to clean up toxic mercury
Using genes borrowed from bacteria, Macquarie University-led research has demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways to tackle persistent mercury pollution in the environment.
Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions
A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.
Quick, simple and cheap: The test that identifies kids who need help
Macquarie University psychology researchers have shown that a brief, online survey can not only identify children and teens in need of support for depression, anxiety, ADHD or eating difficulties, but also help improve their mental health.