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1. Spectacular Neanderthal find reopens debate about earliest 'burials'

   The discovery of a virtually complete Neanderthal skeleton in Northern Iraq is set to reopen the debate about whether our closest ancient human relatives buried their dead.

2. Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”

   New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans

3. The Conversation: Most humans haven’t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates – here’s why

   Evolutionary biologists Dr Laura Buck and Dr Kyoko Yamaguchi write in The Conversation on how human species (hominins) have coped with cold climates over the millennia.

4. On the origins of heavy metals

   Astrophysics Research Institute experts part of MASA-led international study of massive gamma-ray burst which 'created' spectrum of heavy elements

5. Prehistoric predators kept large animals in check and shaped ecosystem

   Our prehistoric ancestors may have had large carnivores – giant lions, saber-tooth cats, bears and hyenas up to twice the size of their modern relatives – to thank for an abundance and diversity of plants and wildlife.

6. Solving the evolutionary puzzle of menopause

   The evolution of the menopause was ‘kick-started’ by a fluke of nature, but then boosted by the tendency for sons and grandsons to remain living close to home, a new study by Liverpool scientists suggests.

7. Ambassador Fellowship: Professor the Lord David Alton

   Liverpool John Moores University awards Ambassador Fellowship to Professor the Lord David Alton at Liverpool Cathedral on Wednesday 13 July 2016.

8. Study dismisses hypothesized reduction in modern human brain size

   Paleoanthropologists warn against Holocene hypothesis

9. First evidence of distinct human species living cheek by jowl

   LJMU with scientists from US and Kenya find Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei lived in same place at same time

10. Hidden abuse of young people towards their parents and carers - report

    Report by Public Health institute commissioned by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership