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1. 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.

2. How drone research is driving global technology

   Drone research at LJMU is branching out into new areas including working with Google Maps and Google Earth engines and introducing a ‘Civic Drones programme’ for the business community.

3. University astrophysicist 'starring' role in Terrence Malick Hollywood movie

   Hollywood writer-director Terrence Malick has enlisted the expertise of a Liverpool John Moores University astrophysicist for his new film, Voyage of Time.

4. Scientists identify 'inflammation' gene that hastens ageing

   Study published in Nature Communications looked at gene signalling in conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurogeneration and sarcopenia

5. Protecting society from cyber threats

   Leading education and training for UK cyber security

6. Discovery of a new great ape: The Tapanuli orangutan

   An international team of researchers have just described a new ape species, the Tapanuli orangutan, find out more about this exciting discovery here.

7. UN Report Warns Borneo’s Orangutans Face Severe Threats from Land Cover and Climate Change

   Over 80 percent of the orangutan’s remaining habitat in Borneo could be lost by the year 2080 if the island’s current land-use policies remain intact.

8. Conservation breakthrough

   Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

9. Recognising excellence in research

   Read more about this years' winners of the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship & Knowledge Transfer.

10. Scientists propose database of volunteers for forensic research

    Forensic Science Regulator and Forensic Capability Network back LJMU plan to encourage volunteer donations