Twisting the light away using ultrasmall holes
20 June 2014
A new study shows that light transmitted through apertures smaller than the wavelength of light go through a radical change, …
Science & nature
Not so fast – our fishy friends can also feel pain
19 June 2014
Review of mental ability shows fish are on par with most animals Do you still believe that fish are dumb …
Global change pushing reef fishes towards their energetic limits
18 June 2014
A new study suggests that reef fish species may be hitting a ‘glass ceiling’ as water temperatures rise, while reef …
Extreme rainfall and plants: Thirsty and waterlogged?
13 June 2014
Australian scientists are studying how plants worldwide will respond to more extreme rainfall in a future affected by climate change. …
Procrastination on public health goals is endangering children, experts warn
11 June 2014
Although Australia continues to be a world leader in lead metal mining, smelting and processing, international scientists have raised urgent …
World’s first CI MEG brain scanner switches on for first study
11 June 2014
Jamie-Lee Lewis, daughter of sports legend Wally Lewis and Hear and Say ambassador, will be visiting Macquarie University from 11 …
Daily grind shapes coral death
4 June 2014
The corals that build spectacular structures, like the Great Barrier Reef, can be killed in many different ways. Over the …
Natural response to slow global warming increases forest carbon uptake
2 June 2014
A two-decade study of carbon storage changes within North American forests provides new evidence of the direct impact of climate …
Young new mum elephant seals face greater danger from motherhood
28 May 2014
It’s a tough life for first time mums in the animal kingdom: a new study on southern elephant seals from …
Australian scientists to help create world’s first synthetic complex organism
27 May 2014
Backed by $1million in funding from the NSW Government, Macquarie University will today be announced as the lead Australian institution …
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