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1. Human-altered ecosystems

   What can fossil bones tell us about the ecology and behaviour of extinct species? In two recent publications, Dr Carlo Meloro from the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology has worked with international teams to demonstrate how we can interpret palaeoecology (the ecology of fossil animals and plants) of extinct wild dogs by looking at their fore-limb and skull shape.

2. Mersey Maritime welcomes LJMU as 'valued' member

   Mersey Maritime is widely recognised as the UK’s leading maritime cluster organisation bringing together industry, government, national trade bodies and academia to champion, grow and protect the UK maritime industry particularly in the North-West.

3. Blue eyed see better in the dark

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

4. Geographers say sterile gardens raise risk of flooding

   Drs Sarah Percival and Jon Dick back proposals to incentivise homeowners to keep their gardens green and natural

5. Last Coffee and Connections of 2019

   Friday 6th December will be the last Coffee and Connections of 2019 and will take place from 11am at Redmonds Building. Everyone is invited.

6. Researchers explore impact of Eurovision on Liverpool nightlife

   Study results to be presented at Liverpool Calling event at ACC on October 26

7. Opening new frontiers in Space!

   New Robotic Telescope project boost science, technology and industry in Liverpool City Region

8. People who gamble face many forms of prejudice

   LJMU begins in-depth study of stigmas funded by charity GambleAware

9. New light on the evolution of human speech

   Study involving Liverpool John Moores University and the Pongo Foundation has uncovered new calls from orang-utans.

10. In the footsteps of giants: Can dinosaur tracks tell us as much as fossils and bones?

    Dr Peter Falkingham to lead major ERC study into fossilised footprints and dinosaur evolution