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1. The hidden mathematics of avalanches

   Mathematician James Baker and colleagues at University of Sydney first to observe inner geometry of sand, snow and grain

2. Young chimpanzees reconcile through play

   Researchers at LJMU's School of Natural Sciences and Psychology have discovered for the first time that, unlike their adult counterparts who kiss and embrace immediately after a fight, young chimpanzees reconcile through play.

3. Criminologists use art and play to question ideas of justice

   LJMU academics work alongside artist to create a board game that brings the experiences of life on probation to the general public.

4. Anthropologists play down links between modern humans and Denisovans

   An anthropologist at Liverpool John Moores University and other researchers have played down links between modern Asian physiology and a recently discovered early human species, Denisova hominins.

5. Were sauropods swimmers or walkers?

   An international team of scientists, led by the China University of Geosciences in Beijing and including palaeontologists from the Liverpool John Moores University, has shed new light on some unusual dinosaur tracks from northern China. The tracks appear to have been made by four-legged sauropod dinosaurs yet only two of their feet have left prints behind.

6. New sensor could dramatically improve fight against malaria

   Many thousands of malaria deaths could be averted thanks to new sensor technology being developed in the UK.

7. Researchers on hand at Tim Peake link up

   Researchers from LJMU’s Astrophysics Research Institute and School of Sport and Exercise Sciences supported the live in-flight call with British astronaut Tim Peake, which took place at Liverpool’s World Museum.

8. School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences launches Athena Swan Action Plan

   LJMUs School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS) has launched their Athena Swan 12-point action plan this week.

9. Can a fish leave footprints? It’s possible, according to LJMU study

   Making footprints without feet: Lungfish moving on land leaves unusual traces says scientist.

10. Staff and community partners celebrate LGBT History Month

    To mark LGBT HIstory Month, LJMU Together (the University's LGBT+ Staff Network) organised a social event on Friday 22nd February featuring talks and a chance to play 'Psychic Bingo' with Liverpool's Lady Seanne.