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Researchers get rare glimpse of our first ancestors in Southeast Asia
An international team of researchers has discovered indisputable evidence of a human presence in mainland Southeast Asia between 86,000 and 68,000 years ago – thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
King's Birthday Honours for Macquarie University staff
Macquarie University is delighted to congratulate members of its community who were included on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
New optical fibre sets world speed record
Macquarie University researchers have been part of a global team who invented an optical fibre the thickness of a human hair which can carry the equivalent of more than 10 million fast home internet connections.
Gut bacteria changes could signal onset of rare genetic disease
New research may have uncovered a relationship between changes in bacteria in the gut and a rare neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects people in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.
COVID-19 could cause long-term neuron damage: new study
New research has shown that COVID-19 can fuse brain cells together, and could explain brain fog, headaches, loss of taste and smell and other long-term neurological symptoms some patients experience.
Earth's first flower was pollinated by insects: world-first research
For the first time, scientists have been able to trace the origins of how flowers were pollinated more than 140 million years ago.
"It’s nice to think I can make this impact on people."
Nick Luca-Hancock, 25, works as a swim instructor at Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre which teaches over 2000 people to swim every year. Nick started swimming aged 11 with his neighbour Daniel, who taught him that despite hardships, you should always follow your passions.
Please explain: What is a debt ceiling?
Many governments are grappling with burgeoning national debt, accelerated by post-COVID stimulus spending. Economist Dr Ben Zhe Wang from the Macquarie Business School explains what a debt ceiling is and why it is so important.
Bowel cancer rates are rising among younger people
A new study has found that bowel cancer patients under 50 often experience delays in diagnosis, despite rates of bowel cancer markedly increasing in this group in recent decades.
Macquarie University’s sustainability impact on the rise
Macquarie University has jumped 40 places to claim 39th position globally in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. The University has also been recognised with two Top 10 rankings across the sub-categories, including a No.1 spot.
Australian children needed more mental health medications during the pandemic
A new study of general practice data has found there was a rise in the number of prescriptions written for children and adolescents during the pandemic for conditions including depression and anxiety.
Analysis of queen Hetepheres’ bracelets reveals ancient trade networks
Macquarie University researchers have led the analysis of bracelets found in the tomb of queen Hetepheres I – the largest and most famous collection of silver artefacts from early Egypt. It is the first analysis of the collection in decades.