by The Lighthouse | Dec 22, 2022 | Environment
A world-first study projects that climate change and land clearing will profoundly change half of the world’s remaining wilderness areas by 2050 unless governments act immediately to protect them. Governments must act now to protect the world’s remaining wilderness...
by The Lighthouse | Dec 14, 2022 | Agriculture, Business
Organic wine is healthier for the planet and those who drink it than the conventional variety. So, why the lack of interest from Australians? Wine-loving Australians are sceptical about organic wine, with most being prepared to pay only a small or no premium to drink...
by The Lighthouse | Dec 14, 2022 | Environment
A river management framework developed at Macquarie University and now used on six continents has been recognised in the NSW Parliament’s 2022 Research Impact Showcase. Macquarie University’s River Styles Framework – a management system devised to assess river health...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 12, 2022 | Science
The Greek alphabet is having a big moment as the WHO continues to name COVID-19 variants after its letters – the latest being Omicron. Professor of Ancient History Ian Worthington explains its enduring relevance. The modern Greek alphabet comes from the ancient Greek...
by The Lighthouse | Dec 23, 2021 | Environment, Technology
Flat-pack habitat pods developed by a Macquarie University scientist might be the salvation of small ground-dwelling animals trying to survive after bushfires. Biodegradable wildlife shelters (flat-pack pods) developed by Macquarie University’s Dr Alexandra Carthey...
