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1. Genetics plays huge part in animal migration - study

   Reindeer from one 'genetic ancestry' travel ten times further on average than others

2. Smart shoes trialled to cut risk of stair falls

   Scientists aim to create software to predict falls in elderly

3. New Reading List Management System Launched.

   In January 2015 Library Services piloted the use of a reading list management system, Rebus:List with 27 academics across the University with a soft launch that Summer.

4. The tropical birds that hang out with the right-looking guys

   In the world of rare tropical birds, hanging out with guys with the right looks can be the difference between life or death.

5. MA Art in Science students exhibit works at Glastonbury's first art-science exhibition

   Ten Liverpool School of Art and Design students and graduates showcased their work in the Green Futures Field at Glastonbury festival.

6. Liverpool leaders share learnings from Reciprocal Mentoring

   The project, which began 14 months ago, saw leaders from across LJMU’s ELT paired with Black and ethnic minority Liverpool city leaders to share their lived experiences and inform policy and decision making at the university and beyond.

7. 'Foam fingerprinting' technique identifies animal traffickers

   Researchers at LJMU's Forensic Research Institute to train police in new field techniques

8. Banded mongooses target family members for eviction

   Read more about how banded mongooses target close female relatives according to new findings.

9. Challenges of the night-time economy

   Academics argue sexualised drinks advertising undermines anti-rape campaigns

10. Conservation breakthrough - Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

    A new study has revealed that drones fitted with a standard camera are able to detect chimpanzee nests, saving conservation researchers hours of ground work.