Archives: September 2017

World-first optical fiber laser promises to revolutionise detection of gases: including in medical settings, climate management and mining applications

29 September 2017

An international research group, led by Macquarie University scientists, has developed a world-first optical fiber technology which can help detect …

Breakthrough discovery provides glimmer of hope to prevent blindness

27 September 2017

Naturally occurring protein neuroserpin protects the eye from glaucoma Once inactive through ageing, disease or environmental factors such as oxidative …

New technique to aid bladder cancer diagnosis

27 September 2017

A new and innovative automated computer technique has been developed by researchers that is able to significantly aid in the …

Duke of York officially opens Macquarie University Incubator for entrepreneurs and start-ups

26 September 2017

HRH Prince Andrew The Duke of York has officially launched Macquarie University’s Incubator, a space designed to nurture, equip and …

Large meteorite impacts drove plate-tectonic processes on the early Earth

26 September 2017

An international study led by researchers at Macquarie University has uncovered the ways in which giant meteorite impacts may have …

September graduation season commences, hon docs awarded

25 September 2017

More than 2280 graduates will receive their degrees, diplomas and certificates in Macquarie University’s September 2017 graduation series over a  two …

Oh this old thing? Frogs change it up when it comes to mating

21 September 2017

Male frogs slip into bright colours when in breeding season The bright-yellow change is temporary and is to enhance their …

Macquarie and Bristol universities partner to offer dual doctoral award

19 September 2017

Macquarie University and Bristol University have signed an agreement to offer a program, of Dual Doctoral Awards, providing cross-global training …

Male teachers headed for extinction in Australia: study predicts no more male teachers from around the mid-2060’s

18 September 2017

Macquarie University researchers have calculated the proportion of male teachers from 1965 to 2016 in Australia, and report that with …

New research shows more is not always better: how spiders apply glue, not how much they use, determines web strength

15 September 2017

Macquarie University study finds how glue is applied to spider silk impacts strength of attachment to an object Study compared web …

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