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Doing nothing for cancer patients is sometimes better than aggressive treatments
Regardless of advances in medicine, cancer is still the diagnosis that strikes fear into our hearts - but what are the consequences for all concerned when we get the diagnosis and treatment wrong?
The return of truth: how the tide is turning against corporate speak
Tired of endless streams of inscrutable and false information, people are going back to basics, writes Associate Professor Lan Snell of the Macquarie Business School.
'Bees with backpacks' study crucial in fight to protect fresh food supply
Australia’s Honey Bee population has taken a blow over the past 12 months with drought and fires resulting in a 70 per-cent drop in honey production - but Macquarie researchers hope their innovative new project will help solve the crisis.
Is it good to be a perfectionist?
As school students head back to the classroom next week, it's worth remembering that striving for perfection isn't necessarily a good thing for your mental health. Psychologist Natasha Magson explains why.
What's in a nickname at work?
While many nicknames are often a sign of inclusion, in the workplace they can be used to exert control or to help workmates band together.
Please explain: how to use a defibrillator in an emergency
You don't need training to use a defibrillator to help save a life - but here's what you do need to know if someone near you has a heart attack.
Sport sponsorship - is it worth the money?
How much should big brands pay to sponsor Roger, Serena or Manchester United? New research from Macquarie Business School looks at why fans buy the merch and estimates what the cost should be for sponsors.
AI-generated art: who owns the copyright?
With Artificial Intelligence now generating original poetry, novels and art, Macquarie University's Dr Rita Matulionyte says the law is lagging behind on issues of copyright ownership.
Australia in ‘uncharted territory’ with long-term health impacts of air pollution
One of Australia’s leading lung cancer specialists says we could see a potential spike in lung cancer in coming decades, particularly if poor air quality persists.
The importance of whistleblowers in the war on white-collar crime
Most corporate wrongdoing would go undetected were it not for suspicious co-workers raising the alarm. But why do so many turn a blind eye?
Review: SIX, a pop musical about the wives of King Henry VIII
The latest reimagining of the six wives of King Henry the VIII, playing at the Sydney Opera House until March 5, is one for the #MeToo era, writes Macquarie University Senior Lecturer in English, Dr Stephanie Russo.
Eco-anxiety climbs as fires, smoke and animal deaths trigger fear and trauma
The mental health fall-out is real among Australians as fires continue their path across Australia and our cities are shrouded in smoke. Two Macquarie psychologists have these tips to help people cope with a growing new form of anxiety.