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Could Australia be left behind in the AI revolution?
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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NDIS internship provides opportunity for community impact
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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Australian-first map to track motor neuron disease clusters
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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Quick, simple and cheap: The test that identifies kids who need help
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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New survey shows businesses see lower inflation rate ahead in 2025
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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Scientists engineer fish and flies to clean up toxic mercury
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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Listen up: We need to talk about hearing
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.
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Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions
A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.
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Siamese fighting fish need more space in pet shops: new behaviour data
Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in conditions a quarter of the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the multi-million dollar ornamental fish industry worldwide.
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Take note: How AI promises to improve your visit to the doctor
Visits to the doctor could be improved with the use of AI to record a patient’s medical history provided concerns about accuracy, reliability and privacy are addressed.
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Tiny Australian Peacock Spiders break records in speed-jumping
Video: New research has tracked Australia’s peacock spiders making the fastest-known jumps in a spider, experiencing forces higher than fighter pilots while leaping distances 15 times their body length.
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Follow the leader: How the science of migrating fish can build better communities
In the tropical waters around Fiji, Macquarie University scientists are collaborating with local communities to implement marine connectivity science strategies to improve the resilience of small-scale fisheries in the region.