Wanted: students to live with monkeys
LJMU students are given a once in a lifetime opportunity to venture out into the wilds of Tanzania to study primates in their natural habitat. Find out about their experiences.
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5 ways to inspire a new generation of female engineers
Why the engineering industry is appealing for more female talent.
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What supplements do scientists use and why?
Six scientists share their supplement recommendations.
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What supplements do scientists use, and why?
Six scientists, including LJMU Professor of Human Physiology Graeme Close, on the supplements they take every day and why they take them
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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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How monkeys make friends and influence each other
For us humans, getting involved in an aggressive conflict can be costly, not only because of the risk of injury and stress, but also because it can damage precious social relationships between friends – and the same goes for monkeys and apes.
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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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Students' tips for a social media detox
We chat with Becca Hope and Julia Harrison about their experiences staying away from social media and discover their top tips on how to let go.
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How to settle into halls as an International student
Jorge David Capera Holguín an international student from Colombia answers some of the most commonly asked questions about settling into student accommodation.