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Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.
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Macquarie University scientists will lead a major research project to help protect Australia’s avocado industry from destructive pests and diseases, including anthracnose fungus, flower-attacking thrips and plant-damaging mirid bugs.
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A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.
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Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.
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Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues. Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.
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Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.
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A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.
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A revolutionary pest control method turns male insects into allies against disease by engineering them to produce proteins that reduce female lifespan after mating, potentially transforming the global fight against mosquito-borne diseases.
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Macquarie University researchers have uncovered a genetic reason for the distinctive red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches, finding a link with how they process the pigments they get from seeds.
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Australia is at risk of being left behind in AI development without urgent investment, warns Macquarie University Professor of Data Science, Amin Beheshti.
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Studying Actuarial Studies at Macquarie helped Ethan Kwok develop the skills needed to launch a successful career – while also making a meaningful impact through his work at the National Disability Insurance Agency.
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A new map has begun to build a picture of motor neuron disease (MND) in NSW, with the team at Australia’s first MND surveillance centre aiming to collect patient data to pinpoint the causes of the deadly neurodegenerative disease.