Embalming study ‘rewrites’ key chapter in Egyptian history
14 August 2014
Researchers from the Universities of York, Macquarie and Oxford have discovered new evidence to suggest that the origins of mummification …
Research
Eureka nomination for scientist tackling the most significant global issue of today: climate change
11 August 2014
Macquarie University ecologist Professor Lesley Hughes is a finalist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes in the category ‘Promoting Understanding …
Top chemist named new Executive Dean of Science
5 August 2014
Chemist Professor Barbara Messerle has been named Executive Dean of Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science, and will take up the …
Bioinformatics conference explores the data mining potential of the human body
31 July 2014
With exponential increases in the amount of biological data now available to scientists through investigations such as the Human Proteome …
Bees, brains and mutated blooms: new Future Fellows announced
25 July 2014
Three of Macquarie’s leading researchers have been given a boost in research funding this week, with the Minister for Education, …
Macquarie University welcomes research institute to Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
24 July 2014
The Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), currently based at the University of New South Wales, will join Macquarie University’s …
Astronomers, artists and amateur cosmic enthusiasts join Astronomical Society of Australia’s annual meeting
21 July 2014
Many of the world’s most widely respected astronomers will be joined today by industry peers, students and amateur enthusiasts as …
Social learning: birds do it, bees do it, and apparently, lizards do it too
10 July 2014
Young solitary lizards watch and learn from their elders Researchers have found that the Eastern Water Skink, despite its solitary …
New research to benefit the environment, society and the economy
27 June 2014
Macquarie University projects to improve Indigenous children’s numeracy, protect Port Jackson sharks and investigate the impact of high frequency trading …
Faithful Fido or fickle Felix: what determines our pet preferences?
23 June 2014
By Nick Haslam, University of Melbourne and Beatrice Alba, Macquarie University Pets inspire powerful emotions and strong attachments. They comfort …
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