Nina Massey

Crime

Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told

The discount retailer was bought by US investment firm Fortress in 2024 for an undisclosed sum.
7 May 2026
Science

Astronomers find new link between water and planet formation

Before now, researchers had not been able to map how water is distributed in a stable, cool disc.
29 Feb 2024
Science

Researchers able to make better artificial eyes using 3D printing – study

The eyes produced may have a more natural appearance and a better fit, compared to current methods, experts said.
27 Feb 2024
Science

Blindness from some inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria – study

Treating these bacteria with antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, may be able to prevent sight loss, researchers suggest.
26 Feb 2024
UK

New method of squeezing apple juice could boost its health benefits – study

The new technique boosted polyphenol content by four times as much as regular apple juice, researchers said.
26 Feb 2024
UK

First private landing on Moon hailed ‘historic milestone’ for lunar exploration

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon’s south pole region on Thursday night.
23 Feb 2024
Science

Astronomers find strong evidence of neutron star in remnant of exploding star

Supernova 1987A – located in a neighbouring dwarf galaxy – has been observed for more than three decades.
22 Feb 2024
Health

Researchers discover underlying cause of ‘brain fog’ linked with long Covid

It is hoped the findings will help with the development of treatments in the future.
22 Feb 2024
UK

Study offers clues about the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome post infection

The study indicates that brain and immune abnormalities may be linked to the chronic disease.
21 Feb 2024
World

Satellite hurtling towards Earth set to make landfall today

The ERS-2 satellite will break up into pieces during re-entry, the majority of which will burn up

21 Feb 2024
Health

Red light can reduce blood glucose levels, new study suggests

The study was conducted in healthy people, but the technique could potentially impact diabetes control after meals, researchers say.
21 Feb 2024
UK

Plant-based diet ‘linked to better sexual health in men with prostate cancer’

Researchers say the findings offer hope to those wanting to improve their quality of life.
13 Feb 2024
Science

UK and EU science chiefs urge researchers to take advantage of Horizon scheme

In September last year, it was announced that the UK would return to the EU’s £80 billion Horizon research programme.
12 Feb 2024
UK

Astronomers discover new source of star dust

Star dust forms the building blocks of rocky planets like Earth and even life itself.
9 Feb 2024
Science

‘Regular erections could play important role in the healthy sex lives of men’

The research provides insights that could one day lead to new treatments for erectile dysfunction in humans, experts suggest.
8 Feb 2024
Science

Online rehabilitation sessions ‘improve life quality for people with long Covid’

The sessions resulted in improvements in fatigue, pain and depression compared with usual care, researchers found.
7 Feb 2024
Science

Researchers reveal why blueberries are blue

The scientists say the findings apply to lots of fruits that are the same colour, including damsons, sloes and juniper berries.
7 Feb 2024
Science

Plans for collider ‘to smash particles together to unveil Universe’s mysteries’

It is hoped that any new findings will change our understanding of how the Universe works.
5 Feb 2024
Science

Blood test could pinpoint cause of brain injury in newborn babies – study

The findings could eventually lead to a simple test to quickly diagnose brain injury in newborns and help with treatment decisions, researchers said.
2 Feb 2024
Science

Malaria vaccine is highly effective in young children, study suggests

New data from a phase 3 trial of R21/Matrix-M in African children confirmed the jab is effective and safe.
1 Feb 2024
Science

Gene-editing offers hope for people with potentially fatal hereditary disorder

Hereditary angioedema is characterised by severe, painful and unpredictable swelling attacks, which can affect breathing.
31 Jan 2024