How germy is a public pool?
An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Why do we agree to take off our shoes at the airport?
As nearly five billion passengers will take a flight in 2025, expert Emmanuel Carré investigates why we take our shoes off and what is it really all about?
Towards truly safeguarding Malta’s national insect
A comprehensive action plan for the conservation of the Maltese honey bee is under way and you can have your say
Why digital nomads have a positive impact
Five ways digital nomads can have a positive impact on the places they travel to for work: are they our best type of tourist?
Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra?
Can an underwire injure your boobs? Does sleeping in a bra stop your boobs growing? and other common questions about breasts and bras
Educational community garden in Gozo sows seeds for healthier living
Ramona Mercieca describes how the project aims to promote hands-on cross-curricular learning while fostering community bonds
The value of drawing: a portal to children’s worlds and identities
Authors Josephine Deguara and Cathy Nutbrown explain how listening to children while they draw reveals rich layers of meaning
Happy birthday, ‘Animal Farm’!
Glenn Burgess discusses George Orwell’s enduring commitment to socialist revolution as his famous novel turns 80 today
An AI Jesus? Yes, powerful Jesus chatbots are on the rise
Philosopher Anné H. Verhoef puts them to the test and considers the new kind of challenge they pose for religion
What’s going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep?
Science or something more? Investigating the supernatural has always been a delicate task in the Catholic Church says Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies