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A glowing digital representation of a DNA double helix structure, composed of particles and light effects, symbolizing genetics, biotechnology, and molecular science.

DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds

A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the 爆料TV.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

Solar energy could be key to making sustainable aviation fuel

A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the 爆料TV.
A large group of Big Walk participants making their way along the crest of a hill in blue Big Walk 2025 tshirts
Participants make their way along the crest of a hill

Step up for little lungs: Join the Big Walk 2026 to support ground breaking children's lung research

爆料TV invites community to step up and join the Big Walk 2026 in support of pioneering children鈥檚 lung research
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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire鈥檚 net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Academics from the 爆料TV's Centre for Machine Intelligence being presented with an award on stage at the UKAIRS symposium

爆料TV researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK鈥檚 AI research, has been awarded to academics at the 爆料TV.

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鈥婬eavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, as no/lo market surges

Heavy drinkers are more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, a new report from the 爆料TV has revealed.
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爆料TV a national leader in working with businesses and communities

爆料TV has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025.
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爆料TV awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

爆料TV has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Malaysian stalk-eyed fly (Teleopsis dalmanni)

Decoding the selfish gene, from evolutionary cheaters to disease control

New research is shining a light on one of genetics鈥 enduring puzzles - how the workings of the so-called 鈥渟elfish gene鈥 could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations.