**Maltese Astrophysicist Wins International Dark Sky Defender Award: A Beacon of Light for Malta’s Night Sky** In a remarkable feat that has placed Malta on the global stage, a local astrophysicist has been awarded the prestigious Dark Sky Defender Award. This international accolade celebrates individuals who make significant contributions to preserving the natural darkness of…
On November 9, 2025, Malta will experience a rare and awe-inspiring celestial event known as Żepp, or the total solar eclipse. This phenomenon, where the moon completely covers the sun, casting a shadow over the Earth, has fascinated humans for centuries. For the people of Malta, this event holds not only scientific significance but also…
**James Watson, Nobel Prize-Winning DNA Pioneer, Dead at 97: A Maltese Perspective** The world of science mourns the passing of James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning DNA pioneer who, along with Francis Crick, unraveled the double helix structure of DNA. Watson’s groundbreaking work has left an indelible mark on the scientific community and has influenced countless…
### NASA Rejects Kim Kardashian’s Claim Moon Landing ‘Didn’t Happen’: From a Maltese Perspective In the world of social media, where every tweet and post can spark a global conversation, Kim Kardashian’s recent claim that the moon landing never happened has certainly made waves. The reality TV star’s assertion, which she aired on Twitter, was…
— # Trio Wins Chemistry Nobel for New Form of Molecular Architecture: A Milestone for Science and Innovation in Malta In a groundbreaking announcement that has resonated across the scientific community, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three esteemed scientists for their pioneering work in a new form of molecular architecture. This remarkable…
In a landmark moment for the scientific community, a trio of physicists has won the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking work on quantum mechanical tunnelling. This extraordinary achievement not only highlights the cutting-edge advancements in the field of quantum physics but also offers a unique perspective for us here in Malta, a country known for…
Appreciation: Salvino Galea – the quiet force who taught Malta to look up Most Maltese children learn the name “Galea” in a traffic jam: the family’s ironmongery on the Birkirkara bypass is a landmark for parents fumbling for directions. Few realise that the same surname, painted in discreet gold on a workshop door in Ħamrun,…
Valletta’s Republic Street will once again become a living laboratory on Friday 26 September 2025 when Science in the City returns under the banner “Past Forward”. The festival that began in 2012 as a modest EU Researchers’ Night spin-off has mushroomed into the islands’ largest outdoor classroom, drawing 30,000 revellers last year and pumping an…
**Beauty Sleep Isn’t a Myth – And Malta Is Finally Waking Up to It** *By Hot Malta staff* Valletta’s 7 a.m. ferry used to be a silent parade of concealer-dabbed commuters, eyes half-shut against the Grand Harbour glare. This summer the deck looks different: silk-eyed masks, neck pillows and Bluetooth “pink-noise” playlists have become as…
On a wind-lashed afternoon in Għar Lapsi, while most Maltese fishermen were still mending their nets, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat was preparing to do what science once swore was impossible: stay alive without breathing for 29 minutes and 30 seconds. The record, ratified last week by Guinness World Records, did not fall in the Red…
MCAST welcomes first ERA fellow: A Maltese milestone in European research By Hot Malta Staff The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) has just chalked up a national first: Dr. Lara Pace, a 29-year-old molecular biologist from Żejtun, has been awarded the European Research Area (ERA) Fellowship—becoming the only Maltese researcher, and the…
**From Knights’ Armour to Space Age: How Maltese Scientists Are Giving 3D-Printed Titanium a GLAM Make-Over** *By our science & culture correspondent* Valletta’s golden limestone façades have reflected every era—from the bronze cannons of the Knights to the carbon-fibre drones that now hover above Grand Harbour. Yet behind the baroque balconies a quieter revolution is…
