At a time where information has never been more accessible, and knowledge never more free—we also live in a world where everything we read has to be analysed, prodded and questioned. We must have a scientific mind.
Discerning through the fake and real news about our world and what is best for us is a learned skill, and scientists are our biggest allies.
Close to home, Prof. Alan Deidun and Dr Adam Gauci have found Riviera Bay and Golden Bay to be the most polluted beaches, plagued by microplastics due to plastic waste from industry, and are looking for solutions.
Marine biologists Greg Nowell and Patrizia Patti are trying to raise awareness about the science of the sea, and protect the wonderful animals around the Maltese islands from the damage overfishing and irresponsible tourism is doing.
Dr Andre Xuereb is using his knowledge in quantum physics to shape a tool that will detect earthquakes in real time.
Sylvan Abela is building a mobile app trying to bring the Maltese language to all.
Together we can shape the communities we want to live in, for us and for future generations.
THINK 25, the latest issue of the University of Malta’s research magazine, can be picked up for free at the Msida Campus.
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