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Fearful of the future? Let us count the ways
Whether its asteroids, volcanoes, artificial intelligence (AI) or climate change that keeps you up at night, a new book by Professor of Media John Potts examines how hope can coexist with angst, as he traces human's fear of the future from prehistory to the present.
New study of seven million records reveals who gets long COVID
Macquarie University researchers shed new light on who is most likely to be diagnosed with long COVID in a groundbreaking Australian study that promises to improve how we screen, monitor and treat patients.
News veteran Peter Overton takes us behind the scenes of his stellar career in journalism
A life in news was always the goal for Peter Overton, whose talent took him from radio to TV sport, around the globe as a 60 Minutes reporter and finally onto our screens each night as the face of Channel 9's 6pm bulletin.
The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy
Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making.
Distinguished Macquarie University scientist awarded 2024 NSW Premier's Prize
Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen from Macquarie University was this week awarded the 2024 NSW Premier’s Prize for Science & Engineering in the category of Excellence in Biological Sciences.
"Law is dynamic and multifaceted and being able to introduce that to students is both a privilage and a passion."
As the Academic Head of the new Graduate Certificate in Financial Integrity Law, Dr Doron Goldbarsht is dedicated to empowering the next generation of thinkers and professionals.
Leadership coach Megan Dalla Camina on supporting women at work
Author, mum and founder of leadership mentoring program Women Rising, Megan Dalla Camina shares her journey from the corporate world to running her business coaching women on how to succeed.
"I ran for council because young people deserve a seat at the table."
Macquarie University law student Ethan Hrnjak is one of the youngest people ever to be elected to a NSW local government council. He is determined to focus on issues such as mental health, climate change and a lack of affordable housing.
Trump v Harris: the polls, popular vote and electoral college explained
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in the polls with a week to go until the US presidential election. Dr Lloyd Cox, senior lecturer in US political history, explains the voting system and looks to the past for clues about who will win.
$1.9 million to help detect life-threatening pulmonary embolism
The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) and its partners have been awarded a $1,923,188 grant to explore a new scan that makes testing for pulmonary embolism safer and more accessible for patients.
How AI is shaping your next career move
Artificial intelligence can help you write an email or look up an obscure topic, but Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Sarah Bankins says the technology also shapes many decisions we make about our careers.
Please explain: What's wrong with Australia's carbon credit markets?
New findings from the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre have identified changing government regulations as one of the reasons behind the very low and highly volatile prices of carbon credit units in Australia.