Fenkata, Maltese rabbit stew, is a delicious cultural staple. Jonathan Firbank explores the boozy chemistry behind its deliciousness and the dramatic history behind its cultural significance.
Continue readingBreaking the Hubble Tension: Researchers Deploy Machine Learning to Understand the Universe
Have you ever wondered how big or old the universe is? Actually, scratch that; how would you even measure it? A group of scientists at UM hope to answer these questions through machine learning.
Continue readingTaking the Lead With Patient Monitoring
Patients are currently monitored using wired leads (electrocardiographic cables). This decreases patient mobility and comfort. Studies have shown that it can also lead (pun not intended) to long-term skin damage, especially with newborns. A team of researchers from the University of Malta (UM) are examining whether some of this data can be extracted through digital cameras, removing the need for cables. What if hospitals could use ordinary digital cameras to monitor patients’ vital signs?
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