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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Safari tourism may make elephants more aggressive – but it’s still the best tool for conservation
Going on safari in Africa offers tourists the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular wildlife on Earth – including African elephants, but as it becomes more popular worldwide, it’s worth remembering that we often don’t know how tourism affects the animals we observe.
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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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Reach new heights: 6 signs you are ready for postgraduate study
Are you ready for postgraduate study? Read more to find out...
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A chimpanzee cultural collapse is underway, and it’s driven by humans
Chimpanzees now face the daunting task of surviving in a habitat increasingly infested and assaulted by humans. And as their populations decline, so does their behavioural variation. In short, humans are causing chimpanzee cultural collapse.
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Prescription drugs pregabalin and gabapentin have been reclassified – but it won’t stop problem use
Prescription drugs pregabalin and gabapentin have been reclassified – but it won’t stop problem use
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Getting geared up for university – your questions answered
With the new academic year just around the corner, we’ve put together some useful advice to prepare you for starting uni this autumn.
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Stacey hits the road to raise awareness of lockdown mental health
The LJMU student telling anxiety to jog on...
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Mollie's Clearing blog
We sit down with Mollie who applied to LJMU on Results Day to find out what applying through Clearing is like.
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How to squash money stresses
Got money on the mind? Here are some student spending tips...