Macquarie University
How humans reshaped the animal world
New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted natural mammal communities as profoundly as the Ice Age extinctions.
Neha Attre
Macquarie University
Common farm chemical threatens insect survival
Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.
Macquarie University
Secret spider societies reveal surprising brain differences
Researchers peered inside the brains of huntsman and crab spiders using micro CT scanners and found while spiders’ brains don’t have to be bigger for them to live in groups, social spiders are wired for better memory, recognition and collaboration.
Macquarie University
Macquarie technology powers breakthrough telescope in Chile
A robotic positioning system designed and built by Macquarie University engineers is now capturing light from thousands of stars and galaxies simultaneously at one of the world’s premier observing sites.
Macquarie University
Myth busted: vocal fry isn’t just a ‘girl thing’
Macquarie University researchers have found social perceptions, not speech patterns, may explain why vocal fry is more often noticed – and criticised – in women.
Charles Darwin University
Pointless work tasks driving employees to switch off and burn out, new research finds
Unfair or pointless work tasks are driving more employees to mentally check out, turning to the internet to cope with stress, sleepless nights, and next-day burnout, new research shows.
Charles Darwin University
3D printed map brings Elders’ knowledge to life
Multimedia and 3D technology are the latest tools being used by Elders in Maningrida to share their traditional knowledge and ancient stories, facilitated by a collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics.
Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University Australia brings hyper-flexible programs to UK students
Charles Darwin University Australia has launched its innovative, hyper-flexible courses in the United Kingdom.
Edith Cowan University
States could be held accountable for private security actions
Governments which employ private military companies can be held liable for any human rights violations committed by these firms.
Edith Cowan University
Knee calf and ankle injuries dominate NBL's first injury report
Edith Cowan University has undertaken the first injury report on behalf of the National Basketball League (NBL).
Edith Cowan University
Carbon opportunities highlighted in Australia's utilities sector
Australia's utility sector accounts for some 43.1 per cent of the country’s carbon footprint, with research highlighting how investment can lower this figure.
Edith Cowan University
ECU joins forces with WAHTN to translate research into action
Researchers at ECU are partnering with the Western Australian Health Translation Network to bring new science into clinical practice.