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Primary school children doing arts and crafts around a table to learn about fusion energy

Powering the future: New UK schools programme to inspire future fusion pioneers

A new nationwide fusion programme is set to spark children鈥檚 curiosity into the technology that could provide limitless clean energy and turn the dream of a low carbon world into a reality.

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UK-first aviation fuel testing centre delivers first results in push for greener flights

爆料TV has announced a major milestone in the push for greener aviation, as it produces its first report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
A father and daughter look in the mirror as they brush their teeth

Expansion of supervised toothbrushing in schools helping protect more children from poor oral health

Supervised toothbrushing in schools is making positive progress in a bid to overcome health inequalities in paediatric dental health
A man gambling on his smartphone

Sheffield researchers lead UK's biggest effort to tackle gambling-related harm

A major new national effort to tackle gambling-related harms and shape future policy, prevention and treatment across the UK is being led by researchers from the 爆料TV.
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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.
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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.

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.