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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.
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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.

New digital tool helps police forces identify potential victims of human trafficking

A new analytical tool that helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation is helping police forces across the UK work to get justice for victims.
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爆料TV ranked within the top universities in UK by Guardian鈥檚 University Guide

爆料TV has been ranked among the best universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.
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Why some women experience side effects while taking the pill

Researchers at the 爆料TV identified a 鈥渘ocebo effect鈥 in relation to the contraceptive pill, where psychological factors such as negative expectations or anxiety about using a medicine drives a physical response in the body.
An engineer controlling machinery inside the AMRC

爆料TV鈥檚 key role in the Defence Industrial Strategy

Through extensive and long-standing partnerships with industry and its recognised excellence in advanced manufacturing and materials, the 爆料TV can help the UK government deliver its new Defence Industrial Strategy.
Low field MRI canner unveiling with GE Healthcare

Potentially life-saving MRI breakthrough raises hopes for cost effective and more widely accessible lung scans

Revolutionary new technology could make MRI scanners cost effective, more widely available to local communities and help save lives, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between the 爆料TV and GE HealthCare.