Decorated snail shell in a cave in Iraq could be evidence of Paleolithic bling
A tiny artefact with complex incisions tells us about prehistoric ornamentation, writes Professor Chris Hunt
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More vital now than ever: My research on Andrea Levy
Dr Michael Perfect, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature, discusses his research on author Andrea Levy.
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Human ancestors had the same dental problems as us – even without fizzy drinks and sweets
Prehistoric humans and their predecessors may have had a very different diet but their teeth suffered in similar ways to ours, writes anthropology lecturer Dr Ian Towle
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How to prevent the deaths of more Vietnamese migrants trying to reach Britain
It's feared many of the 39 people found dead in a lorry in southeast England were Vietnamese. What else could be done to prevent another such tragedy from happening again?
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Safari tourism may make elephants more aggressive – but it’s still the best tool for conservation
Going on safari in Africa offers tourists the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular wildlife on Earth – including African elephants, but as it becomes more popular worldwide, it’s worth remembering that we often don’t know how tourism affects the animals we observe.
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Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds?
Despite being illegal, chhaupadi, the practice of exiling menstruating women and girls from their home – often to a cow shed – is still practised in some areas of Western Nepal. Chhaupadi is an extreme example of the stigmas and restrictions around menstruation that exist not only in Nepal, but also globally.
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Summer internship at LJMU: Fighting climate change one Miscanthus experiment at a time
Summer internship at LJMU: Fighting climate change one Miscanthus experiment at a time, By Amy Speers, BSc (Hons) Biology student
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Colombia vs England post-match analysis
Post-match analysis on the World Cup game between Colombia and England from Science and Football students.