How chimp DNA techniques turned us into jungle detectives
Wild chimpanzees are hard to find, but their DNA – left-behind genetic traces – is opening up a new way of studying them, write experts Alexander Piel and Fiona Stewart
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6 days in the life of a geography student on Almeria field trip
Geography students, Holly Hadden and Georgina Harriss, share their experiences of a recent field trip to Almeria, Spain.
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Footprint fossils suggest lizards have been running on two feet for 110 million years
Bipedal movement has existed in modern reptiles for much longer than we previously knew, writes Dr Peter Falkingham
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How AI could help football managers spot weak links in their teams
A new approach to gathering data using cybernetics and AI could help coaches spot weak links in their teams
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St. George's Park visit
On Friday 8 March, over 20 students studying BSc and MSc programmes in LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences visited St. George's Park, the home of the Football Association.
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Knife crime and gangs: how a decade of bad policy left deprived young people without real choice
England’s dramatic rise in gang-related knife crime has been called a “disease” by the UK home secretary, Sajid Javid, and amid the daily drama of Brexit the prime minister, Theresa May, has called a summit of 100 experts to Downing Street to discuss the issue.
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How we can use light to fight bacteria
This research could provide an answer to some of the problems posed by antibiotic resistance
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How parasites and bacteria could be changing the way you think and feel
From losing inhibitions to dementia – Lecturer in Genetics Dr Robbie Rae explores the role small critters play in a range of illnesses and behaviours
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9 tips for a successful Degree Apprenticeship interview
We've been working closely with Degree Apprentice employers so we've gained some insight into what they are looking for in candidates.
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How a career in maths can take you to some unexpected places
Why maths is more than just numbers...