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Bethan Finighan
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Science and Innovation Writer, Manchester Evening News
Manchester
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Biography
NCTJ-accredited (Gold Standard) journalist with a First-Class BSc degree in Neuroscience, driven by a passion for science and health storytelling.
Content
By Bethan Finighan Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified A new study has upended a long-held theory that asteroids brought water to Earth – as it turns out it may have always been hereFor decades, scientists believed Earth got its water from asteroids smashing into it billions of years ago. But a shocking new discovery by scientists at the University of Oxford had turned that theory on its head. According to a new study, Earth may have been "born with" the ingredients for water, meaning it likely didn't need any hydrogen delivered by cosmic rock.
Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease
By Bethan Finighan Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggestsA cheap and widely used diabetes drug may help to "slow or prevent" an aggressive form of blood cancer among people who are at the highest risk of disease. According to a new mice study by scientists from the University of Cambridge, metformin, a treatment for type 2 diabetes, could potentially prevent a form of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
By Bethan Finighan Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Scientists have finally proved that Jupiter gets slammed by bizarre "mushballs", solving a long-standing space mysteryJupiter's wild weather just got weirder. Scientists have confirmed that the gas giant is pounded by strange slushy hailstones known as "mushballs'" – an icy combination of ammonia and water that form in violent storms. These hailstones, once just a strange theory, are now backed by data from NASA's Juno mission exploring Jupiter and 3D models of the planet's upper atmosphere.
Company Info
Manchester Evening News
The Manchester Evening News (MEN) is a regional daily newspaper that has been serving Greater Manchester and North West England since its founding on October 10, 1868. Originally established by Mitchell Henry to support his political campaign, the paper has evolved under various ownerships, currently operating as part of Reach PLC. MEN has a rich history and became Britain’s largest provincial evening newspaper by 1939. The newspaper focuses on local news, politics, sports, and community campaigns, providing daily coverage that includes breaking news and investigative journalism. It also engages in community advocacy, promoting local interests such as public health and social equity. MEN offers both print and digital news, along with classified advertising that has historically catered to local businesses and public sector campaigns. With a commitment to editorial standards, the MEN continues to be a vital part of Greater Manchester’s media landscape.
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Founded: 1868