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Less than half of an Australian artist’s income is generated by their original creative work, according to a new report that has left experts labelling industry trends as a “significant hit to Australian culture”.
New brain research has busted a 75 year-old theory about how humans hear. Distinguished Professor David McAlpine explains how the findings could lead to better voice recognition technology as well as more advanced hearing devices.
The countdown is on for the season three premiere of the Netflix hit on May 16. Macquarie University Associate Professor of Literature Stephanie Russo explains why the years between 1811 and 1820 are universally acknowledged as the most popular British period in history in which to set a love story.
At a time when many children are handed a mobile phone to play with before they can walk, the amount of time they spend with screens, and what they do while there, has never been more important. Professor of Psychology Wayne Warburton explains his concept of the healthy media diet and how it can help both young people and their parents.
Health and Medicine
An online program to help children and teenagers beat anxiety has been shown to be as effective in the long term as treatment with a therapist, potentially improving access to care while saving families money.
At a time when many children are handed a mobile phone to play with before they can walk, the amount of time they spend with screens, and what they do while there, has never been more important. Professor of Psychology Wayne Warburton explains his concept of the healthy media diet and how it can help both young people and their parents.
Macquarie University neuroscientists have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has been proven to halt the progression of both motor neurone disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in mice – and may even offer the potential to reverse some of the effects of the fatal diseases.
A study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience in March by an international team including the Woolcock’s Dr Rick Wassing examined research into sleep disorders over more than two decades to prove a good night’s sleep is the perfect remedy for emotional distress.
Please Explain
Summer may be officially over, but here's why you should wear sunscreen every day of the year. Macquarie University general practitioner at MQ Health's Skin Cancer Clinic, Dr Vivianne Xia, explains.
To smooth Australia’s pathway to net zero, the Federal Government recently released its Sustainable Finance Strategy. To what extent is it a force for good? Dr Rohan Best, senior lecturer in finance and economics, explains.
Science and Technology
Pythons are a low-emission, climate-resilient food source, converting feed to protein better than chickens or cattle, new research has found.
Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs explains some of the most impressive events ahead in the night sky this year, and the dates and times to see them.
Plant-based beef performs dramatically better than the animal version when it comes to climate change and land use, but there is no clear winner in the nutrition stakes, according to new research.
A new study by Macquarie University researchers has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species, highlighting the need for improved enforcement to protect consumers and shark populations.
Arts and Society
A photograph is more than an image: it is an event, sometimes an object, always a fragment of a broader story. Photography researcher Dr Jane Simon reviews the NSW State Library's exhibition, Shot, which showcases 400 intriguing Australian images captured across three centuries.
Opinion: School of Education researcher Dr Janet Dutton says while everybody wants their children to be taught by the best teachers, they don't want their children to be teachers. Dr Dutton tackles some of the reasons behind the shortage and proposes steps that could return teaching to a profession our brightest students want to enter.
From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.
Why do people buy into conspiracy theories when they don’t necessarily believe them? In a recent paper, Macquarie University Professor of Philosophy, Neil Levy, looks at society’s complex relationship with evidence, the desire to suspend disbelief and the role of gamification in conspiracy theory.
Business and The Economy
Opinion: Australia’s central bank is poised to meet for the first time in 2024 and will have plenty of challenges to focus on. Professor David Orsmond from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Opinion: Macquarie University marketing expert Dr Abas Mirzaei explores the unstoppable influence of Taylor Swift's personal brand.
To smooth Australia’s pathway to net zero, the Federal Government recently released its Sustainable Finance Strategy. To what extent is it a force for good? Dr Rohan Best, senior lecturer in finance and economics, explains.
Opinion: PayID, a popular transaction service offered by financial institutions, could potentially increase the risk of identity theft and scams for users, writes Stefan Trueck, Professor of Business Analytics at the Macquarie Business School.