Probes effective against illegal rhino and tiger trade
POACHERS who disguise rare animal remains in a multi-billion dollar trade are a step closer to being caught out, according to scientists in Liverpool, UK.
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Anthropologists play down links between modern humans and Denisovans
An anthropologist at Liverpool John Moores University and other researchers have played down links between modern Asian physiology and a recently discovered early human species, Denisova hominins.
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Cave bears may have been adapting to survive the ice age
Recent research published in Quaternary Science Reviews on the long extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) has found their attempt to adapt to the growing harshness of the last ice age before their extinction.
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The life of a primatologist
Meet LJMU primate specialist and lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Dr Alex Piel. He talks about his research on chimpanzees and what they tell us about our own history.
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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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Schoolgirl researchers visit world-class sport science labs
The year 9 pupils from Liverpool's Holly Lodge Girls College spent two days working alongside world-class scientists in physiology, biomechanics and sport and exercise psychology, as well as current LJMU students, to gain expert insight into sport science research methodology.
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LJMU donates microscopes for African youngsters
A project is underway to ship LJMU microscopes to Africa.
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REF2021: Sport Science again ranked in top UK universities
Huge growth in highest quality research outputs and culture
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In Memoriam: Nickianne Moody
It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of Nickianne Moody following a period of illness.
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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.