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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.

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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Il-Qabru – King of Freshwater Habitats

Once engraved on the Maltese lira’s five-cent coin, il-Qabru, Malta’s freshwater crab, now threatens to vanish not just from our coinage but from our islands altogether. Classified as critically endangered some years ago, it is more pertinent than ever to understand the ongoing research into these crabs, what makes them special and what it will take to save them from extinction.

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The Company that Cried Wolf – Part 4

De-extinction: The Case of the Dire Wolf? – The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has been one of the highest-profile scientific achievements of 2025. But the impression cultivated online is misleading – the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Five professors from the University of Malta have reacted to this complex story. In Part IV, Prof. Louis-F. Cassar considers the moral questions raised by a de-extincted future.

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The Company that Cried Wolf – Part 3

Ecological Perspectives on the ‘De-Extinction’ of the Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has been one of the highest-profile scientific achievements of 2025. But the impression cultivated online is misleading – the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Five professors from the University of Malta have reacted to this complex story. In Part III, Prof. Sandro Lanfranco explores the potential ecological consequences of de-extinction’s logical conclusion: reintroducing dire wolves to the wild.

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The Company that Cried Wolf – Part 2

The Dire Wolf De-Extinction Project: Science, Significance, and the Ecology of Resurrection – The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has been one of the highest-profile scientific achievements of 2025. But the impression cultivated online is misleading – the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Five professors from the University of Malta have reacted to this complex story. In Part II, Chev. Prof. Renald Blundell recounts the science behind this achievement and what it may mean for science’s future.

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The Company that Cried Wolf – Part I

Questioning Genetics and Posing Ethical Questions – The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has been one of the highest-profile scientific achievements of 2025. But the impression cultivated online is misleading – the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Five professors from the University of Malta have reacted to this complex story. In Part I, Prof. Patrick J. Schembri and Rev. Prof. Ray Zammit speak on its science and ethics, following an introduction to the series by Jonathan Firbank.

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