Macquarie researcher qualifies for global list of Innovators Under 35
8 December 2016
In recognition of outstanding research, Dr Simon Gross from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been named one of …
Science & nature
Risky fish-ness: Sydney Harbour chemical-soaked microplastics don’t change fish personalities, but could accumulate in our sea food
2 December 2016
Animals often first respond to pollution by changing their behavior, so researchers tested whether microplastic pollutants changed fish risk-taking behaviour …
Macquarie Earth Sciences researcher awarded prestigious Medal
18 November 2016
Associate Professor Juan Carlos Afonso has won the Anton Hales Medal The award is one of the most prestigious in …
New technique introducing foreign atoms in optical trapping allows greater manipulation of nanoparticles
15 November 2016
Macquarie University researchers have demonstrated a new technique exploiting the presence of foreign atoms within a diamond crystal, using light …
Macquarie takes home gold in premier iGEM synthetic biology competition in Boston
10 November 2016
Macquarie undergraduate team take home gold at iGEM competition in Boston Their winning project aims to engineer bacteria that can …
A double win for Macquarie University at Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
20 October 2016
Professor Michael Aitken awarded for creating and commercialising tools that are making global markets fair and efficient Gary Tilley awarded …
Empowering women in science and engineering: Sumiya Sultan, joint winner of 2016 NSW International Student of the Year Award
12 October 2016
Sumiya Sultan, who graduated from Macquarie University last semester after pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronics, has …
Climate change warrior: Distinguished Professor Lesley Hughes recognised with two prestigious nominations
7 October 2016
The continued hard work and dedication of Distinguished Professor Lesley Hughes, Macquarie University’s Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Integrity and Development), …
Australian innovation: new method to differentiate molecules a stepping stone to faster and cheaper medicines
6 October 2016
Macquarie University and University of Vienna collaboration leads to scientific first New technique to differentiate molecules in a less damaging …
Port Jackson sharks go the distance, Finding Nemo style
28 September 2016
A new study by Macquarie University published this week in Marine and Freshwater Research has revealed Port Jackson sharks undergo …
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