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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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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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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 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.
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Macquarie University psychology researchers have shown that a brief, online survey can not only identify children and teens in need of support for depression, anxiety, ADHD or eating difficulties, but also help improve their mental health.
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A new survey of 500 Australian businesses shows leaders are confident inflation will drop further in coming months, potentially easing cost-of-living concerns for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which meets today for its first decision this year.
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Using genes borrowed from bacteria, Macquarie University-led research has demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways to tackle persistent mercury pollution in the environment.
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Social stigma and misconceptions are roadblocks to people with hearing loss receiving help that could improve their quality of life. To mark World Hearing Day, Professor Bamini Gopinath explains what we can do to change our thinking.