Public research university in Liverpool with long history and strong science profile
French authorities and European agencies have confirmed the first recognised human infection with Shamonda virus in October 2026. The patient, severely immunocompromised and treated in Lyon, has died; investigations are continuing into whether the virus caused or contributed to the death. Authorities say no public-health risk to the general population has been identified.
A convergence of UK maternity reforms is unfolding as ministers pledge a return to national standards, addressing underperformance and racial disparities. The oversight aims to end postcode lotteries, with patient experience and early-warning metrics guiding care. The government faces pressure from reports into Nottingham and Shrewsbury/Telford, and from unions calling for culture change.
Chester Zoo has used electrochemotherapy to treat a fibrosarcoma in a 50kg reticulated python named Jodie Foster. The procedure, adapted with University of Liverpool cancer specialists, has left Jodie cancer-free and eating normally. The operation required two operating tables joined to accommodate the snake, and the team notes the treatment’s potential for veterinary medicine and broader translational research.
A new, peer-unreviewed analysis reconstructs Conquest Man’s life and origins, suggesting a complex, cross-Channel heritage. The skeleton from Barton-upon-Humber indicates continental ancestry with Scandinavian links, dating from pre-conquest to post-conquest periods, and hints at long-standing connections across the North Sea. The study frames a more nuanced picture of 11th-century England.
A fossil from 324 million years ago suggests insects had more legs than today and may reshape understanding of early arthropods during the hexapod gap.
A surge of stories across outlets highlights AI-guided applications, networking as a key to opportunities, and youth employment programs. Older workers re-entering the labour market face discrimination and fatigue from repeated applications, while young people grapple with underemployment and the decline in teenage work. Readers are seeing varied strategies—AI tailoring, direct networking, and targeted employment programs—emerge as responses.