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Macquarie University researchers awarded prestigious fellowships
Seven researchers from Macquarie University have won more than $7 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.
How sleep might mitigate the worst symptoms of internet gaming disorder: new research
Addictive digital media has risen sharply in recent years, with internet gaming disorder (IGD) moving to outstrip anxiety and depression as adolescent troublespots - but new sleep research might offer a way forward.
Funding set to revolutionise drone flight technology
Macquarie University researchers have secured $2.24 million to fast-track the commercialisation of battery swap technology poised to transform drone operations – enabling continuous flight, boosting efficiency, and driving major impact across key industries.
How a Macquarie-led team uncovered the sleeping dogs of Ancient Egypt: exhibition
Egyptian tombs yield all manner of surprises. One of the most macabre, recalls archaeologist Dr Mary Hartley, emerged during a Macquarie University-led excavation.
Exposure therapy for phobias could help cut pesticide use
Scared of spiders, storms, dogs or more recently, mushrooms? New research reveals the surprising consequences of biophobias and calls for an innovative approach to treatment.
Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching
New research has revealed alarming coral mortality rates of 92 per cent after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, marking one of the highest coral mortality rates ever documented globally.
Is therapy or medication better for anxiety recovery in people over 60?
There is new evidence suggesting therapy may lead to higher recovery rates than medication in people over 60 who experience anxiety disorders, says Associate Professor Carly Johnco.
Common farm chemical threatens insect survival
Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.
Australian data experts to support world’s largest sky survey
A team of data experts from Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie have joined a global effort to process a cosmic data deluge as a new Chilean observatory project comes online.
What Australian businesses can learn about succession plans from the Roy family
The warring family at the heart of the Emmy Award-winning blockbuster Succession may be fictional, but the reality for businesses with no clear succession plan can be dire, according to Macquarie Business School research.
Why biology could be the future of computing and engineering
A new paper from Macquarie University scientists outlines how engineered biological systems could solve limitations in traditional computing, as international competition accelerates development of 'semisynbio' technologies.
Australian native bees see the world differently: research first
The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.