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1. Tyrannosaurus or Hadrosaur: How well can AI identify dinosaur footprints?

   Artificial intelligence comes out on top in machine v human challenge to identify fossil dinosaur tracks

2. Blue eyed see better in the dark

   New research suggests blue eyed humans better than brown eyed in seeing in dark

3. Genes reveal how our pelvis evolved for upright walking

   From 3-4 million years ago the pattern points to bipedalism

4. Bonobos share and share alike

   Bonobos are willing to share meat with animals outside their own family groups. This behaviour was observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is documented in a new study in Springer’s journal Human Nature

5. Team LJMU makes Top 50 in BUCS Rankings

   Top 50 in the UK, makes LJMU one of the top places to study, whilst also competing at university level in sport.

6. Research shows holidays offered by The Royal British Legion significantly improve well-being

   LJMU researchers have carried out a major national study on behalf of The Royal British Legion which shows the breaks and holidays they offer military veterans and their families hugely improves their mental health and well-being.

7. Staff event at Student Life Building

   Our next staff open day at the Student Life Building takes place on Wednesday 24 November, with networking opportunities, a chance to find out more about the building and its services, plus a free lunch.

8. Energy from plants - how hybrids can boost biomass production

   Plant biologists show methods to improve Miscanthus hybrids to optimise seed production

9. Blackbirds singing in the dead of night

   Conserving habitats could be the key to saving declining songbirds

10. Health of contact centre employees under microscope

    Three-year study to advise employers on helping staff be healthier