Nina Massey
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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.
By Nina Massey
7 May 2026
Science
Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure – study
Previous research showed people with heart disease who were obese or overweight could benefit from taking semaglutide.
By Nina Massey
22 Aug 2024
Science
Early humans used planted pikes to kill mammoths in the Ice Age – study
The force of the predator falling onto the spear would have driven it deeper into the animal’s body, researchers say.
By Nina Massey
21 Aug 2024
Science
Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’
But some academics suggest the evidence of the link between semaglutide and suicidal thoughts is ‘weak’.
By Nina Massey
20 Aug 2024
Science
ESA’s Juice mission takes ‘breathtaking’ images of the moon
The pictures show some of the real colour differences on the moon’s surface, as well as the Earth in the distance.
By Nina Massey
20 Aug 2024
UK
Study sheds new light on potential impact of late-phase solar flares on Earth
Experts say their findings raise concerns about the broader implications of solar activity on the technology people depend on.
By Nina Massey
20 Aug 2024
UK
Rare blue supermoon will light the skies tonight
During a supermoon, the moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter compared with when it is furthest away.
By Nina Massey
19 Aug 2024
UK
Personalised brain stimulation could reduce Parkinson’s symptoms – study
The treatment works with medications that Parkinson’s patients take to manage their symptoms.
By Nina Massey
19 Aug 2024
Science
Juice spacecraft to pass over Earth in ‘world first’ fly-by
The mission aims to investigate whether Jupiter’s three moons – Callisto, Europa and Ganymede – can support life in its oceans.
By Nina Massey
18 Aug 2024
Science
Arts and crafts as good for mental wellbeing as having a job – study
Helping people to access affordable opportunities for creativity could be a major boost to public mental health, researchers suggest.
By Nina Massey
16 Aug 2024
Science
Scottish and Irish rocks may be rare record of ‘snowball Earth’, study suggests
The Port Askaig Formation, which is made up of layers of rock up to 1.1km thick, was likely laid down between 662 and 720 million years ago.
By Nina Massey
16 Aug 2024
Science
New brain-computer system allows man with MND to ‘speak’ again
The technology translates brain signals into speech with up to 97% accuracy, the research suggests.
By Nina Massey
14 Aug 2024
UK14 Aug 2024
Discovery on origin of Stonehenge Altar Stone shocks experts
The findings suggest that one of the most famous stones in the world was moved much further than had been believed
Science
People go through ‘dramatic’ changes in their 40s and 60s – study
The researchers suggest some of these changes could be tied to lifestyle or behaviour factors that cluster at these age groups.
By Nina Massey
14 Aug 2024
Science
City birds can be carriers of antibiotic resistant bacteria, study suggests
In the study, researchers analysed 700 samples of bacteria taken from the guts of 30 species of wild birds across eight countries, including the UK.
By Nina Massey
13 Aug 2024
UK13 Aug 2024
Northern Lights seen in London as Perseid meteor shower dazzles UK
People across the country were able to catch a glimpse of nature showing off on Monday night
UK
Scientists find evidence for large underground reservoir of water on Mars
Experts estimate that the amount of groundwater could cover all of the planet to a depth of between one and two kilometres.
By Nina Massey
12 Aug 2024
Science
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky
The display should be visible across the UK from around sunset on Monday until the early hours of Tuesday.
By Nina Massey
12 Aug 2024
UK
Key resilience behaviours in young footballers revealed
Experts suggest players are often referred to as being resilient, without specific characteristics being described.
By Nina Massey
12 Aug 2024
Science
Record-breaking rocks from Earth’s mantle ‘could reveal planet’s history’
The rocks will help to explain what role the mantle played in the origins of life on Earth.
By Nina Massey
8 Aug 2024
UK
Royal Mint opens new factory to recover gold from e-waste
Up to 4,000 tonnes of Printed Circuit Boards from items like laptops and TVs will be processed by The Royal Mint per year.
By Nina Massey
7 Aug 2024