Research On Health And Wellbeing Of Maltese Population

Oct 18 2023

During a press conference it was announced that a new research on the metabolism of the Maltese population will be carried out. The research entitled ‘Analysis of the metabolic status of the Maltese population: a nested cohort study’, which will be carried out in collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation and the University of Malta, is a follow-up of another study which was carried out between 2014 and 2016 under the name of ‘SAHĦTEK – The University of Malta Health and Wellbeing study’, led by Dr Sarah Cuschieri.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti said, “This type of research is important as it gives us results that can improve people’s quality of life. We look forward to have more research of this type that is able to lead us to improving the services we are currently providing Maltese and Gozitan citizens.”

He concluded by thanking and auguring the researchers who will work on this project with a subject as important as human health.

The Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Matthew Vella reiterated that the studies carried out should continue to be updated over time and followed up with other studies. “Things change over time and thus we have the duty to follow these studies with follow-up studies that lead to some kind of innovation, leaving a tangible impact in people’s lives,” concluded Matthew Vella.

The two researchers were also present during the conference; Dr Sarah Cuschieri who led the primary study from 2014 and 2016, and Dr Elizabeth Grech who will be leading this research. In their speech they explained that the primary study was carried out to see the current state of health of the citizens in the Maltese islands, particularly in human metabolism. This research, which will be a follow-up study of the primary one, will lead to the knowledge of diseases and their consequences that could have arisen in the same patients that were diagnosed in the first study, while shedding light on the causes that could have led to these diseases, including Covid-19.

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Messi Expected To Lift His 8th Ballon D’Or This Year

Oct 18 2023

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is expected to lift his 8th Ballon D’Or, various leaks and sports journalists are reporting.

Taking to social media, acclaimed sports journalist Fabrizio Romano shared a post with a caption reading:

‘BREAKING: Lionel Messi has won his 8th Ballon D’Or, Dario Sport has revealed. No official and formal confirmation yet but once again, clear indication from Spanish media…’

Further leaks have also suggested Messi’s achievement, and if this is true, it would be the first time the award would be awarded to someone who plays outside of Europe.

This comes after Messi joined Inter Miami in July after having moved from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Ballon D’Or 2023 raised eyebrows after Cristiano Ronaldo was not nominated, making it the first time the player was not on the list in about 20 years.

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Cirque Bizarre: A Halloween Spectacle At Esplora

Oct 18 2023

Step right up for an enchanting Halloween experience like no other!

Esplora have proudly presented their Halloween Event – Cirque Bizarre, which is a fusion of science, wonder, and all things uncanny!

Prepare for the spookiest night of the year, October 31st, as the science centre will be transformed into a whimsical circus under the moon’s bewitching glow. The event will take place on Halloween Night – October 31st from 6pm till 10pm.

Unveiling the Marvels of Cirque Bizarre

Prepare yourselves to be transported to a realm where science meets the bizarre, and where the unexpected becomes the extraordinary. Here’s a sneak peak of the marvels that will await you during this enchanting evening.

Esplora’s own circus master will take centre stage with an explosive science show entitled Science on Fire. The show will feature flames, sparks and jaw-dropping experiments and visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a world of coloured flames, dancing sparks and mind-bending explosions.

Two very amazing workshops are Spelltacular and Gross Dissections.

With Spelltacular, you will be able to step back to 1620, where magic and science collides. Time-travelling alchemists will unveil the secrets behind ‘magical’ experiments and reveal the science that makes all this possible.

Gross Dissections is a captivating workshop where visitors will dive deep into the science of our bodily systems and explore the mysteries hidden within our organs, whilst witnessing the wonders of organ dissections.

The bizarre will meet the scientific in the Corridor of Curiosities which will be full of peculiar games and where visitors will be able to navigate from one curious game to the next, immersing themselves in guaranteed fun.

One of the highlights of this event will be The Reptile Dungeon, a realm where serpents, bearded dragons and intriguing insects will reign supreme. Meet herpetologists and entomologists who will help you appreciate the captivating world of these often-misunderstood creatures – but will you dare to touch or hold one of these creatures yourself?

During this captivating event, visitors will also be able to hop aboard a fascinating Planetarium film journey or embark on a live planetary adventure at the EsploraPlanetarium. Throughout the science centre there will also be several fascinating hands-on activities, circus games and other spontaneous science wonders. And a thrilling onsite competition also awaits the visitors!

More information about this enchanting event can be found here.

Tickets can be bought from here.

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Football legend Andriy Shevchenko In Malta As Ukraine’s National Coach

Oct 18 2023

Andriy Shevchenko, the first Ukrainian to win the Champions League and winner of the Ballon d’Or, made his way to Malta due to his role as the coach for Ukraine’s national team.

A photo was snapped by Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg with the football legend during the match against Malta, which ended with a 3-1 victory in favour of the away team.

Shevchenko has played as a striker for the likes of Milan and Chelsea and was was also head coach of Series A club Genoa. Considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and Ukraine’s greatest ever player, he helped his team clench a victory against the Maltese yesterday evening.

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