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Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking: study
In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions.
Ramses: golden treasures of the superstar pharaoh come to Sydney
A new blockbuster exhibition combining antiquities with high-tech special effects is set to change the way we think about ancient Egypt.
Days are numbered for indefinite detention but hidden hotel custody must end too
Opinion: The recent High Court of Australia ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful is good news for people being held in detention centres, and also bodes well for the end of a hidden aspect of the scheme where asylum seekers are held in hotels and motels.
Rising interest rates and the RBA’s inflation problem explained
With persistent high inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has little choice but to use the blunt instrument of interest rate rises to control price pressures. Dr Ponomareva from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Speedy inner-ear messages signal a leap forward for balance disorder treatments
A cross-disciplinary research team has found balance signals get processed by the inner ear much faster than hearing, unlocking potential for innovative treatments.
Common asthma medications no longer recommended for use alone
Many asthmatics are relying on medication that could increase their likelihood of being hospitalised or even dying due to a severe asthma attack, even though guidelines recommending against its use on its own have been in place since 2019.
The Dictionary of Lost Words: STC play review
Macquarie Dictionary co-creator Emeritus Professor Pam Peters reviews the new Sydney Theatre Company stage adaptation of Pip Williams' best-selling book, on at the Sydney Opera House now.
Sustainability reports help boost CEO pay: new research
Corporate Social Responsibility reports are intended to drive positive environmental and social change in Australian companies, but some are also being used to boost executive bonuses, according to new Macquarie Business School research.
Why you should count your chickens (and kookaburras, lorikeets and all backyard birds)
This year is the tenth annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which Professor Simon Griffith says highlights the important role citizen science projects play in our understanding of changes taking place in our world.
Please explain: Why do 2.5 million tourists pour into Pompeii every year?
VIDEO: The vast archaeological site of Pompeii in southern Italy’s Campania region offers a unique snapshot of ancient Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried under metres of volcanic ash and pumice. Professor of Ancient History Ray Laurence explains.
Can you spot a fake product review?
Positive online reviews represent marketing gold for many retailers but how do we know which ones to trust? Consumer marketing expert Professor Jana Bowden looks at the increasingly difficult task of detecting the difference between fake and real reviews.
Residue from household disinfectants may be leading to drug resistance in deadly bacteria
Macquarie University scientists have contributed to a new study that suggests we may need to rethink current disinfection strategies at home and in hospitals in the fight against superbugs.