How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel
From losing inhibitions to dementia – Lecturer in Genetics Dr Robbie Rae explores the role small critters play in a range of illnesses and behaviours
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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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Footprint fossils suggest lizards have been running on two feet for 110 million years
Bipedal movement has existed in modern reptiles for much longer than we previously knew, writes Dr Peter Falkingham
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Why should I study a foundation year?
Explore the benefits of studying a Foundation Year at LJMU and learn how this program can boost your confidence and ease the transition to university life.
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How AI could help football managers spot weak links in their teams
A new approach to gathering data using cybernetics and AI could help coaches spot weak links in their teams
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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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How we can use light to fight bacteria
This research could provide an answer to some of the problems posed by antibiotic resistance
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What it's like studying Sport Psychology
LJMU's Sport Psychology undergraduate course is a great first step for those aspiring to become a sport psychologist.
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5 reasons to love maggots
Whether they are working away in the farmer’s field or being used as evidence in court, maggots are helping us in our day-to-day lives in surprising ways. Isn’t it time you gave these misunderstood creatures the credit they deserve?
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Getting geared up for university – your questions answered
With the new academic year just around the corner, we’ve put together some useful advice to prepare you for starting uni this autumn.