80 years on: the mysterious flight of Rudolf Hess
Intrigue, propaganda and conspiracy theories - Dr James Crossland, reader in international history at LJMU, looks back at one of the most bizarre episodes of the Second World War.
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Forensics: Advances in scene of crime DNA evidence
Team explores how tiny traces could help crack criminal cases
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Galaxy Zoo allows public to zoom in on Universe discoveries
Researchers at the LJMU Astrophysics Research Institute have recently joined Galaxy Zoo, a 'citizen science' driven astronomy project.
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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.
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Obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities
Obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities, according to a new study of global trends in body-mass index (BMI).
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Liverpool’s key position in creating more active and healthy communities across the Globe
A worldwide network of active cities is set to expand following a knowledge-sharing event attended by ten different countries.
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Ancient skeletal hand could reveal evolutionary secrets
A 4.4 million-year-old skeleton could show how early humans moved and began to walk upright, according to new research.
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Researchers’ work helps encourage more women into sport
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LJMU is chosen to host prestigious Global Coach Conference 2017
Liverpool has been recognised for its rich sporting and cultural history by securing the chance to host the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) Global Coach Conference in 2017.
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Human speech evolved from great apes
Researchers have shown that, contrary to previous arguments, great apes do have control over their voice, and can learn how to ‘speak,’ throwing new light on the evolution of speech.