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1. AI can spot wounded wild animals and poachers in camera trap footage

   AI from Liverpool John Moores University is being used to identify animals, plot their movements and spot wounds in a bid to help conservationists, reports New Scientist.

2. Pandemic exacerbated disadvantages faced by young people with special needs and disabilities

   Education, mental health, and social care downgraded or, in some cases, withdrawn altogether.

3. Police force diversity is improving in the UK - but there's a long way to go

   Legitimate, representative and proportionate policing is vital for social health in democracies, argue LJMU experts.

4. Art takeover at Liverpool’s iconic Lewis’s building

   An ambitious public-facing art exhibition CLEARANCE! is now on display at Liverpool's iconic former Lewis's department store building, showcasing the work of MA Fine Art students and graduates.

5. British Academy backs research into COVID policing

   Following the tragic killing of George Floyd in America, questions of police legitimacy and police malpractice are being debated internationally.

6. Major new study into impacts of COVID-19 on children

   A major study has been launched to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

7. Cocoa drinks can boost exercise resistance in middle age

   Scientists in Liverpool have found that cocoa can increase oxygen uptake and make exercising easier for more sedentary people.

8. 5 ways to boost your employability whilst at university

   LJMUs Student Futures: Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team have shared 5 of the most popular ways that students can enhance their employability to help support future career goals whilst at uni.

9. New sensor could dramatically improve fight against malaria

   Many thousands of malaria deaths could be averted thanks to new sensor technology being developed in the UK.

10. Librarian Heather discovers relatives in her own archive!

    Digging into the archives to find your ancestors often throws up surprises.