The whole team got together again! This time to answer the question central to THINK Issue 28: What does health mean to you?
What does health mean to you?
Love (in) letters
Literature shapes our understanding of love, from Romeo and Juliet to over-quoted phrases before Valentine’s Day. It continues to influence the way we relate to the complex emotions and quests surrounding love. Literature experts Prof. James Corby and Prof. Adrian Grima (University of Malta) share their thoughts about the cornerstones of the literature of love with Daiva Repeckaite.
Continue readingUnwrapping intimacy
From drama groups to their own committee, people with intellectual disabilities are finding their voice to reject overprotection and prejudice as they pursue relationships. Researchers at the University of Malta (UM) are supporting them with evidence. Words by Daiva Repeckaite.
Continue readingMake cognitive science your agony aunt
If you need to rekindle romantic feelings, your decisions should be evidence-based. Lorna Muscat Baron writes.
Continue readingWhat’s love got to do with it?
While some of us are privileged to be shielded from it, the truth remains — violence in Malta is rampant. From popular songs to neighbours’ conversations, the normalisation of abuse is shaping our communities and our basic understanding of healthy relationships. Words by Cassi Camilleri.
Continue readingThe language of <3
Can emojis replace words, or are they pretty decorations to our verbal communication? Latasha Barbara looks into the science behind our use of emojis.
Continue readingTying the second knot
In May 2011, three quarters of the electorate went to cast their vote on whether or not divorce should be legal in Malta. The verdict came in strong with 53% voting in favour of legalising divorce. But how do people really feel about love and remarrying? Words by Emma Clarke.
Continue readingLight your own fire
An innovative project is promising total independence of the local energy grid. Veronica Stivala plugs into the brains behind the revolutionary idea of a heat and power machine.
Continue readingUnderstanding motorcyclists for safer driving
Motorcycle riders are often seen as risk takers, branded as transportation scapegoats. Until now. Prof. Ing. Philip Farrugia and his team at the University of Malta are shedding light on the issue of road safety and critical needs for keeping the community safe and reducing deaths.
Continue readingHow beep is your love?
