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1. LightNight 2017 a shining success

   This year’s event on Friday 19 May proved to be the best yet!

2. ‘Pest’ monkeys save palm oil industry millions

   MONKEYS save the palm oil industry hundreds of millions each year by killing damaging pests, according to researchers in Liverpool, UK.

3. Why algae is a forensic biologists best friend

   Dr Kirstie Scott explains how diatoms provide evidence in BBC cold case

4. The War Widows Quilt to be displayed on Armed Forces Day in Liverpool

   On Saturday 24 June 2023, in honour of Armed Forces Day, St George’s Hall will host a special exhibition of the War Widows Quilt, part of the War Widows Stories project led by LJMU academic Dr Nadine Muller.

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. Human-altered ecosystems

   What can fossil bones tell us about the ecology and behaviour of extinct species? In two recent publications, Dr Carlo Meloro from the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology has worked with international teams to demonstrate how we can interpret palaeoecology (the ecology of fossil animals and plants) of extinct wild dogs by looking at their fore-limb and skull shape.

7. Extra boost from LJMU aids Anna in her England rugby debut

   Advice from Performance Sport experts on strength training and nutrition helped the winger ahead of her England Women’s Rugby League debut.

8. Invictus Games UK team members get support from LJMU sport scientists

   Strength and conditioning training as well as nutritional advice and access to gym facilities is on offer for two Merseyside-based competitors.

9. Liverpool welcomes London's Lord Mayor for the day

   The Lord Mayor of the City of London visited Liverpool this week to back a major growth strategy and new vision for the city region. The Lord Mayor, Alderman the Lord Mountevans, met with business leaders in the city region as part of a visit organised by Professional Liverpool and Liverpool in London.

10. Life in the fast lane: are digital technologies harming our quality of life?

    A new 1.7m multinational research project - TIMED - is led by LJMUs Dr Ruth Ogden, who shared her thoughts with us.