Lara Sammut is finding answers to a long-standing challenge in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Mater Dei Hospital. Threatened miscarriage is a poorly understood condition that can lead to pregnancy loss, yet there is little data in Malta to help guide treatments and reassure families. Sammut’s research promises to change that.
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Cancer remains one of the toughest challenges in medicine, especially in its late stages when tumours resist conventional treatments. But what if a specific kind of fluid could help doctors target cancer more precisely and with fewer side effects? THINK talks to researchers from the MIAPAM-CaT project, who are developing a new combination therapy to fight cancer.
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Since 5G was announced, it has polarised public opinion. Many claim that it will revolutionise the world, while others fear that it poses a threat to our health. In Malta, the installation of new antennas on rooftops and public spaces has fueled debate. But what is 5G, how does it work, and is it actually dangerous? THINK speaks with Dr Julian Bonello, a researcher from UM’s Department of Physics, to separate fact from fiction.
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The University of Malta’s Boundaries of the Brain laboratory is developing a toolbox that can help study spaceflight’s impact on the brain.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world realised the importance of surface disinfectants. Unfortunately, as global demand surged, it became clear that supply chains could not keep up. What if there was a way for end-users to create their own disinfectants?
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What if technology allowed us to map our entire brain? What if we could upload ourselves into an online world to live forever once our body wears down? Would that be a genius piece of technology or a beehive of unethical practices?
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THINK explores how aspects of deepfake technology work, and investigates the risks that come with it.
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The combination of principles and data from science with the poetry lens of intuition, emotions, and beliefs can lead to novel ways of communicating research. Would we be able to express the human nature of science and make research more accessible to all? We asked the founder and editor of the first science and poetry journal.
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Uncorking a bottle of Burgundy and finding it tastes off can ruin the experience due to doubts about its authenticity. Explore the transformative power of blockchain in the world of wine. THINK delves into “VinoVeritas,” a pioneering project by University of Malta researchers, revealing how blockchain can help ensure a trustworthy wine supply chain, thwarting fraud and preserving the adoration for this esteemed beverage globally.
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60 years ago, the contraceptive pill triggered a social revolution by allowing women to take charge over their reproductive health. Yet, hefty side effects threaten these same rights. THINK analyses what science has been doing to overcome these side effects.
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