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Painful stories: teachers and students unite to help people living with illness and disability
A new book of personal essays, produced by creative writing staff and students at Macquarie University, explores the power of narrative as a medicine for people living with disability, illness and chronic pain.
Doomed planet's death spiral could reveal stellar secrets
Astronomers led by a team at Macquarie University have tracked an extreme planet’s orbital decay to understand how stars dissipate energy.
How sleep might mitigate the worst symptoms of internet gaming disorder: new research
Addictive digital media has risen sharply in recent years, with internet gaming disorder (IGD) moving to outstrip anxiety and depression as adolescent troublespots - but new sleep research might offer a way forward.
How a Macquarie-led team uncovered the sleeping dogs of Ancient Egypt: exhibition
Egyptian tombs yield all manner of surprises. One of the most macabre, recalls archaeologist Dr Mary Hartley, emerged during a Macquarie University-led excavation.
Exposure therapy for phobias could help cut pesticide use
Scared of spiders, storms, dogs or more recently, mushrooms? New research reveals the surprising consequences of biophobias and calls for an innovative approach to treatment.
Is therapy or medication better for anxiety recovery in people over 60?
There is new evidence suggesting therapy may lead to higher recovery rates than medication in people over 60 who experience anxiety disorders, says Associate Professor Carly Johnco.
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.
What Australian businesses can learn about succession plans from the Roy family
The warring family at the heart of the Emmy Award-winning blockbuster Succession may be fictional, but the reality for businesses with no clear succession plan can be dire, according to Macquarie Business School research.
Why biology could be the future of computing and engineering
A new paper from Macquarie University scientists outlines how engineered biological systems could solve limitations in traditional computing, as international competition accelerates development of 'semisynbio' technologies.
Australian native bees see the world differently: research first
The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.
UN turns 80: report card on successes and failures
Opinion: Dr Jonathan Symons, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, looks at five key successes and failures of the UN since its formation 80 years ago this month.
Call for new approach to mental health care in people who also have epilepsy
Up to one in three adults and young people with epilepsy also have mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. A new set of recommendations aims to help neurologists offer a more integrated approach to care.