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Why so blue? New research sheds light on why our iconic blue-tongue lizards have such colourful tongues
A new study by researchers at Macquarie University has shed light on why blue tongue lizards have such an outrageously coloured tongue, given that the vast majority of lizards have a regular pink tongue.
Partnership puts new focus on sensory disabilities
In a first for Macquarie University and Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), a new partnership has been established to foster research and professional studies in the field of education for people with sensory disabilities.
Macquarie selected to participate in international entrepreneurship program
Macquarie University has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP) program, announced today.
Clinicians struggling to help patients quit smoking before surgery
Smoking can lead to serious complications after cardiothoracic surgery, but a new study shows that clinicians are lacking resources and training to help patients quit.
Sharks can acquire a taste for jazz music
While for many people sharks bring to mind the Jaws theme music, it seems sharks themselves prefer jazz.
Appointment of Inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) at Macquarie University
This week Dr Leanne Holt was appointed to the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) at Macquarie University. The appointment coincided with the launch of Macquarie University’s Waranara Djurali Workforce Plan 2018 - 2021.
Are damselflies in distress?
Damselflies are evolving rapidly as they expand their range in response to a warming climate, according to new research led by Macquarie University researchers in Sydney.
Macquarie University Incubator given international design award
The Macquarie University Incubator has been awarded the internationally-renowned GREEN GOOD DESIGN award in the research and technology category for 2018.
Beetle families survive through sisterly sacrifice
New research on the Australian wood-boring ambrosia beetle reveals closely-related individuals sacrifice their own opportunity to reproduce in order to help the others.
Macquarie University launches The Lighthouse
A new website shining a light on world-changing research stories
340,000 stars’ DNA interrogated in search for Sun’s lost siblings
An Australian-led group of astronomers - including Associate Professor Daniel Zucker from the Department of Physics and Astronomy - working with European collaborators has revealed the “DNA” of more than 340,000 stars in the Milky Way,
Macquarie partners in $200 million digital health R&D initiative
The new Digital Health CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) involving Macquarie University will invest over $200 million to develop and test digital health solutions that work for real patients in real hospitals and health services, while equipping