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1. October marks Menopause Awareness Month

   Staff events, resources, activities and research to get involved with.

2. Microplastics ‘abundant’ in remote polar seas

   There are similar concentrations of microplastic pollution on the seabed in Antarctica as in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, scientists have found.

3. Conservation breakthrough - Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

   A new study has revealed that drones fitted with a standard camera are able to detect chimpanzee nests, saving conservation researchers hours of ground work.

4. Rare sharks detected around UK with DNA 'traps'

   Technique gives more accurate picture of sea life

5. Blistering Barnacles! Boat detritus boost for marine conservation

   eDNA from biofouling sponges offers clearer view of marine life

6. AI to help national hedgehog survey

   Conservation AI platform applies machine learning to identify animals in double time

7. 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.

8. Saving the planet

   Conservation academics encourage collaboration to protect wildlife and reduce CO2 emissions.

9. LJMU marks World Menopause Day 2023

   In recognition of World Menopause Day 2023 our staff came together for the fourth Menopause Café of the year and to talk about how we can all play a role in supporting and understanding colleagues going through the menopause.

10. Orangutan forced migration “counterproductive” say conservationists

    PLOS One study of 1,000 translocations underscores host of negative impacts on highly-endangered primates.