Our ancient relative who “walked like a human, but climbed like an ape”
New fossils are the missing link that settles a decades old debate proving early hominins used their upper limbs to climb like apes, and their lower limbs to walk like humans
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Immersive Arts pioneer named among UK's 100 top creatives
Liverpool Screen School lecturer Peter Woodbridge has been named among the most pioneering figures in the British digital and tech industry.
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Sinuses shed light on how humans got their unique skull shape
They are most-commonly associated with a blocked nose and headaches but the humble sinuses could hold an important key to the evolution of the human face.
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Vegan-based biomaterials developed to support eco-friendly crop management
New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way, according to new research.
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Exhibition offers a backstage pass on the promotion of live rock and metal performances
The first-of-its-kind exhibition has been curated by LJMU scholar Dr Nedim Hassan.
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Exercise during chemotherapy reduces tumour growth
World-first: study demonstrates exercise promotes tumour regression in humans
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Genes reveal how our pelvis evolved for upright walking
From 3-4 million years ago the pattern points to bipedalism
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Laser Run added to Invictus Games 2027 thanks to influence of LJMU
LJMU has been a trailblazer in the inclusive sport of Para Pentathlon, so much so that the Para Laser element of the event has been added to the Invictus Games.
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Study dismisses hypothesized reduction in modern human brain size
Paleoanthropologists warn against Holocene hypothesis
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Forensic researchers partner with North Wales Police to tackle livestock attacks
A pioneering collaboration between LJMU forensic researchers and North Wales Police will provide invaluable support to future livestock attack investigations.