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Vulnerable preschoolers slipping through the cracks
Many preschoolers are missing out on the early childhood education they are entitled to. A report led by Professor Linda J Harrison, from Macquarie School of Education, explains why.
Can the budget address cost of living without heating up inflation?
OPINION: In handing down his third budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers made efforts to alleviate the cost of living but he has a long way to go to reduce inflation. Dr Ben Wang from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Mislabelled shark meat rampant in Australian markets, study finds
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.
How families can work together to fight screen addiction
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.
Bewitched by Bridgerton? Why Regency Era romances capture our hearts
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.
How brain research breakthrough could spark next generation of hearing devices
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.
Creative work still doesn't pay the bills: new report
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”.
Online treatment as effective as face-to-face for kids with anxiety, study finds
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.
Using PayID service may increase identity theft risk
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.
Why sleep soothes distress: neurobiology explained
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.
Young 'teachers' help native wildlife avoid deadly cane toads
Scientists from Macquarie University have come up with an innovative way to stop cane toads killing native wildlife by training goannas to avoid eating the deadly amphibians.
Plant-based beef wins in the environmental stakes
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.