Science Archives – THINK Magazine

MedTech World Europe: Connecting Innovation, History, and the Future of Healthcare

Established and growing in Malta, MedTech World is positioning the island as a strategic hub for medical innovation. By blending a forward-looking vision with Malta’s long history of connectivity, care, and resilience, the company is shaping how the next decade of healthcare innovation will unfold.

Radiation in Medicine: Balancing Benefit and Risk

What if an invisible energy could both reveal disease and help cure it? From diagnostic scans to targeted cancer therapy, radiation drives some of medicine’s most powerful tools. Understanding how this force can both benefit and harm patients is key to using it safely, responsibly, and to its greatest clinical advantage.

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A Land of Honey

As part of the BEE-OPTECH4Honey project, master’s student Matthew Calleja is seeking to demonstrate that Maltese thyme honey is worthy of a protected status. In discussion with THINK’s Jonathan Firbank, Calleja shares how best to prove it and the benefits PGI status can bring.

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Erudite but Light

The annual HUMS Yuletide gathering has become a familiar fixture in the University of Malta’s calendar, but it remains distinctive in bringing together scholars who otherwise rarely share academic spaces, inviting them to think and reflect together. Last year’s event hosted a range of speakers who exemplified the interdisciplinary and playful ethos of the annual event, now linked to the catchphrase ‘erudite but light’.

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What Monkeys Taught Us About Love and Loneliness

Science has quite a few skeletons tucked away in its closet; small, rhesus monkey-shaped ones. The results of these morbid experiments have moulded how we understand loneliness and love. What happened exactly?

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What’s Next for MedTech?

Drawing over 2,000 industry leaders, startups, and investors from more than 50 countries, the MedTech Malta Conference is returning from November 12–14. Held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, the conference features two main stages for discussions and a vibrant exhibition floor for networking, sharing ideas, and showcasing innovations in medical technology. Attendees can also expect highlights such as the MedTech World Startup Pitch and the prestigious MedTech World Awards. Not one to be missed for those in the healthcare technology ecosystem.

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Yoga: The Bridge Between Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine

Long hailed as a spiritual practice, yoga is finally being recognised by scientists for its numerous benefits on our physical health. Drawing on insights from Prof. Renald Blundell, this article explores how stretching, breathwork, and meditation don’t just soothe our souls but also regulate hormones, keep our bodies in shape, and manage chronic stress.

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INSPIRING ERA: Valorising Horizon Europe’s Project Results for the ERA Policy Agenda

In 2025, the European Research Area (ERA) initiative is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its launch to advance Europe’s research and innovation vision and ambition to become a global leader in scientific progress.

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The Hidden Power of Plants and Fungi: Phytonutrients, Our Everyday Lives and Sustainable Food Systems

Imagine biting into a crisp apple, its flesh bursting with sweetness and tang. You might think of the vitamins, perhaps the fibre, or simply the refreshing taste. But hidden within its colourful skin and juicy flesh are hundreds of tiny compounds quietly working behind the scenes to protect your health. These invisible allies are called phytochemicals, and they are transforming how we think about food, nutrition, and sustainability.

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Science in the City Promises Science and Arts Throughout September

Looking for a fun and exciting activity fitting for children and grown-ups alike? Science in the City offers inspiring activities throughout the whole month of September. And, between the 26th and 27th, Science in the City hosts the Street Festival and the Performance Festival.

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