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Scales in the suburbs: 10 years of wildlife rescues reveal Sydneysiders’ reptile relationships
As spring signals an increase in reptile activity, an extensive exploration of 10 years of wildlife rescue data by scientists at Macquarie University reveals the complex interactions between humans and reptiles in Sydney’s urban landscape.
The bad apple effect: How concerns about the actions of supermarket giants may impact other retailers
Australia’s competition regulator is taking court action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading shoppers. New Macquarie Business School research suggests this could prompt a backlash by consumers against other retailers as well as the supermarket giants.
Why subtle changes in memory and thinking should not be dismissed
Underdiagnosis and social isolation may contribute to many older Australians missing out on medical care, new Macquarie University research shows.
Hot Jupiter’s eccentric triangle of attraction could be a live case of ‘3 Body Problem’
An international astronomy team has analysed data from a newly-discovered massive planet on an extreme orbit to understand how ‘hot Jupiter’ planets form.
Why are some people financially resilient and others are not?
Some people seem to breeze through financial difficulties, while others struggle. New Macquarie Business School research has found the capacity to make large lifestyle changes is key to developing financial resilience.
Insults, swear words and name-calling: the rules that stop pollies taking it too far
With news that Victoria has a list of words deemed ‘unparliamentary’, linguist Annabelle Lukin explains the rules governing what all Australian politicians can and can't say about their fellow MPs while the parliament is sitting.
Massive galaxies older than we thought: astronomy discovery
Thanks to an ongoing project known as MAGPI which measures four billion year-old starlight, astronomers have discovered that massive galaxies were formed far earlier than first thought.
Big data confirms mental health was studied more than the virus during the pandemic
A massive AI analysis of 809,000 worldwide studies relating to COVID-19 during the pandemic has found scientists researched its mental health effects more than the disease itself.
Hooked on horror: why we like frightening stories
Gothic novel specialist Dr Kirstin Mills explains the enduring appeal of scary movies.
How design psychology shapes marketing success: new book
Successful designers use psychology to attract customers to everyday products and retail experiences. A new book from Professor of Marketing Chris Baumann explains how it works.
Mathematicians crack a sea ice puzzle, advancing what we know about global warming
A new applied mathematical theory could enhance our ability to predict how sea ice affects polar climate changes.
Widespread risk screening could slash dementia cases
Treating common health problems and controlling for lifestyle risks could help Australia cut rising dementia rates by as much as 45 per cent. So why aren’t we screening older people and helping them make the necessary changes?