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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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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Groundhog Day or liberation from daily routine?
Dr Ruth Odgen from the School of Psychology, a lead investigator on a new study into time under COVID-19 isolation, shares her thoughts with us.
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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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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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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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5 ways to inspire a new generation of female engineers
Why the engineering industry is appealing for more female talent.
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Starting the new semester right
Some student tips to start fresh in 2021
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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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Decorated snail shell in a cave in Iraq could be evidence of Paleolithic bling
A tiny artefact with complex incisions tells us about prehistoric ornamentation, writes Professor Chris Hunt