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Lights deter Great White sharks: new research
These researchers have previously discovered that great whites place a high reliance on their eyes to locate prey.
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New study of seven million records reveals who gets long COVID
Macquarie University researchers shed new light on who is most likely to be diagnosed with long COVID in a groundbreaking Australian study that promises to improve how we screen, monitor and treat patients.
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Hot Jupiter’s eccentric triangle of attraction could be a live case of ‘3 Body Problem’
An international astronomy team has analysed data from a newly-discovered massive planet on an extreme orbit to understand how ‘hot Jupiter’ planets form.
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How a new method of describing mental illnesses could revolutionise treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the ‘bible’ of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur, and researchers say this approach could have major implications for future treatment options.
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How AI is shaping your next career move
Artificial intelligence can help you write an email or look up an obscure topic, but Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Sarah Bankins says the technology also shapes many decisions we make about our careers.
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Surfing whales: citizen scientists help reveal behaviour of elusive tropical species
The first dedicated study of the distribution, ecology and behaviour of elusive Bryde’s whales in NSW and Queensland waters could help reshape conservation efforts.
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Natural disasters shake our sense of control, but preparation key for coping and recovery
As summer approaches, so does the possibility of severe bushfires, cyclones and floods. Mindspot Director Professor Nick Titov shares some tips on how to protect your mental health alongside your physical safety if you find yourself in an emergency situation.
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One in three plants call islands home, now more than half are under threat
Islands make up just over five per cent of the world's land yet are home to 31 per cent of Earth's plant species. A new study shows that more than half the plants unique to islands are classified as threatened, with habitat loss, climate warming and invasive species to blame.
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Who's hiring? Job analysis unveils workers in demand
Macquarie Business School labour market analysts shine a spotlight on new workplace hiring trends.
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Pay win - will it be enough to stem the exodus of early childhood workers?
Opinion: After decades of advocacy by unions, stakeholders and academics to recognise the complex skill set needed by early childhood educators, workers will take home more money from December 2024. But early education researcher Dr Tamara Cumming says a wage rise is only part of the solution.
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Please explain: Trial by judge or jury?
Would judge-only trials put our criminal justice system at risk? Dr Andrew Burke, Senior Lecturer at the Macquarie Law School, looks at the ramifications of the rise of judge-only trials.
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How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
Black soldier flies which are currently commercially used to consume organic waste will now be able to tackle a wider variety of refuse thanks to genetic modifications devised by Macquarie University bioscientists.