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Macquarie astronomer helps pinpoint largest cosmic blast ever
Insights provided by Macquarie astronomer Dr Tayyaba Zafar into how dust affects light as it journeys through space were crucial in identifying the exact location of a once-in-a-millennium cosmic event.
Evidence not king among health influencers
Social media is becoming an increasingly popular source of health information, but new research has found there is little evidence for many of the claims being made online – and some users may be actively avoiding posts that are backed up by science.
Meet the band's new drummer ... Keirzo the robot
VIDEO: Artificial intelligence and music researcher Dr Richard Savery hopes his new drumming, rapping robot will reveal new insights about human-robot interactions.
The author's near-death experience
Is ‘author’ still a job description? Does a writer actually need to be human? In his new book, Professor of Media John Potts looks at the way technology has affected creativity.
Viral verse: how Instapoets are reinventing the art
Canadian Instapoet Rupi Kaur has 4.5 million followers and has just completed a world tour which included Australia. Dr Veronica Alfano unpacks the impact of this new artform on traditional poetry.
Harnessing AI to improve hearing technology
A new research partnership with global tech company Google will explore the use of artificial intelligence to optimise the way hearing devices work.
Ultra-precise medical robot could help slash cancer deaths
A world-first clinical trial of robotic technology that allows doctors to access tiny nodules in the farthest reaches of the lungs is already showing promising results. It could prove to be a game changer in the early detection of our deadliest cancer.
Teamwork makes superbugs more drug resistant and deadly
Macquarie University researchers have made a potentially 'game-changing' advancement in the fight against deadly hospital-based superbugs.
Woke brands must match promises with practice: new book
A new book by a Macquarie University marketing researcher documents the delicate path companies must navigate to be seen as authentic when it comes to issues of social justice.
Whale skin samples reveal new ocean feeding grounds
New research comparing whale behaviour today with old whaling records has shown the giant mammals are spending less time in the Antarctic Ocean and more time in the Pacific Ocean.
International Women’s Day prompts calls for tech equity
International Women’s Day messages in 2023 tackle a global push to use the flexibility and collaborative potential of digital technologies to improve gender equality. Seven leading Macquarie researchers explain the opportunities in their fields.
Survey shows high levels of untreated hearing loss
The first results of a major study into hearing loss in Australia are in – and if you are over 50, you should probably book a test.