~ Unlocking Knowledge: The Power of Open Access to Research Data ~ At its core, research data forms the foundation of every scholarly discovery, making Open Access essential for more transparent and reusable research. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/unlocking-know… #UM #THINK #OpenAccess

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~ 5G and Health: Should You Be Worried? ~ Since 5G was announced, it has polarised public opinion. Many claim it will revolutionise the world, while others fear it poses a threat to our health. But what is 5G, and is it actually dangerous? Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/5g-and-health-…

~ Non-Thermal Plasma Chemistry Against Cancer ~ Cancer is one of medicine's toughest challenges, especially in its late stages when tumours resist conventional treatments. But what if plasma could help doctors target cancer more precisely? Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/a-reactive-tre…

~ What Are We If Not Bones and Words? ~ ‘We make place, and our actions influence how place is shaped and develops,’ reflects multidisciplinary artist, Dr Trevor Borg. How do the specificities of place emerge through contemporary art? Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/what-are-we-if… #THINK

~ ‘Forgotten Women’ in the Spotlight ~ Too often history has silenced the voices of women who have shaped our world. With Nisa Minsija, a radio show on Campus 103.7, Coryse Borg celebrates the legacies of history’s overlooked female pioneers. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/forgotten-wome…

~ We Have No Answers ~ Threatened miscarriage is a poorly understood condition that can lead to pregnancy loss, yet there is little data to guide treatments and reassure families. Lara Sammut is finding answers to this challenge at Mater Dei. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/we-have-no-ans…

Memes originated in the 70s and have been a major part of how we communicate since the early 00s. While older generations may misunderstand memes, they're an integral part of how younger generations combine wit and humour to provoke discussion. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/a-short-histor…

~ Teaching AI to Listen for Trouble in Space ~ Every second counts in space, where a minor error can set a mission on a path to disaster. The UM's ASTRA-AI team is exploring the potential use of AI to detect anomalies in satellite data. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/astra-ai-teach…

~ Inside Malta’s First Ocean Observatory ~ Malta has its first ocean observatory system, a floating collection of instruments designed to monitor every aspect of the Mediterranean. Dr Adam Gauci explains BLUE's role in fighting climate change. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/listening-to-t…

~ Mediterranean Crossroads: Ideas, People, and Conversations ~ Scholars and students from 5 nations gather in Malta to revisit the Mediterranean through literature, culture, and community at the REMED Spring School and Postgraduate Symposium. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/mediterranean-…

~ Popularising Scientific Research through Film ~ When the UM film students teamed up with scientists, they uncovered previously hidden stories and created documentaries that bring Malta’s lesser-known histories and research to life. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/unearthing-sec…

Have you heard of the company that cried wolf? 🐺 In 2025, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences announced to the world that the dire wolf had returned. But has the dire wolf actually returned, or is this just a dire approach to extinction and the climate crisis? 🤔 Stay tuned!

The Company that Cried Wolf 🐺 The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has taken the world by storm. But the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Part I dives into the science and ethics behind Colossal’s de-extinction project. Read here: thinkmagazine.mt/the-company-th…

The Company that Cried Wolf 🐺 The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf has taken the world by storm. But the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Part I dives into the science behind this achievement and what it may mean for science’s future. thinkmagazine.mt/the-company-th…

The Company that Cried Wolf 🐺 The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf took the world by storm. But the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. Part III explores the hypothetical ecological consequences of reintroducing dire wolves to the wild. thinkmagazine.mt/the-company-th…

The Company that Cried Wolf 🐺 The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf took the world by storm. But the dire wolf has not returned; it is being imitated. In Part IV – the final part – THINK considers the moral questions raised by a de-extincted future. thinkmagazine.mt/the-company-th…

Six Malta-based artists come together to reflect on space as more than place. Their works invite viewers into a layered, open-ended dialogue with the spaces we inhabit, both physical and imagined. Exhibition at MICAS on display until 28 Sept. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/the-space-we-i…

Is-Siġġijiet is not just about chairs. It is also about nothingness and meaninglessness, miscommunication and isolation – the fear of irrelevance. It’s not a comforting thought, but the script does well in hiding that with its quips and gags. Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/no-tongue-nor-…

It's World Eggplant Day 🍆 To celebrate, THINK took a deep dive into the vegetable that has been unfairly thrust into the spotlight as the new way of mentioning unmentionables. Join us as we expose six 🍆s from around the world! 😏 💬 Read more: thinkmagazine.mt/which-country-…