Study 'solves mystery' of shifts in physical appearance of ancient Nubians
The shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer likely explains evolutionary jumps in appearance amongst many ancient peoples, says a new study.
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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.
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Marine engineering academic wins prestigious research prize
The Director of the Liverpool Logistics Offshore and Marine Research Institute at Liverpool John Moores University - Prof. Jin Wang - has been awarded the prestigious 2018 IMechE Award for Risk Reduction in Mechanical Engineering.
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Blue eyed see better in the dark
New research suggests blue eyed humans better than brown eyed in seeing in dark
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LJMU to study 21st C risks to global shipping
Marine research experts at Liverpool John Moores University are to undertake a major study of the risks to global merchant shipping.
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CBD use in rugby high as players seek to soothe pain
A new study from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) highlights the high prevalence of cannabidiol (CBD) use among professional rugby players despite warnings it could lead to drugs bans.
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Exercise maintains 'rhythm of life'
Exercising at a regular time of day may help to ward off mental health conditions by protecting the body's natural circadian rhythms, research suggests.
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Reminder: beware of phishing emails and scams
Current scam for LJMU students. Phishing email.
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Janet celebrates 50 years in pharmacy
Veteran among tens of thousands trained since 1849
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Anthropologists play down links between modern humans and Denisovans
An anthropologist at Liverpool John Moores University and other researchers have played down links between modern Asian physiology and a recently discovered early human species, Denisova hominins.