At Least 35% Of Babies Born In Malta In 2024 Are Foreign
Malta welcomed 4,374 babies in 2024, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana revealed in Parliament, with a growing share born to foreign parents. 🍼 Of these, 1,141 were to third-country nationals, while over 1,500 had non-Maltese parents. The figures highlight a steady rise in births to foreign nationals over the years: in 1996, nearly all 5,038 babies […]
People Who Are Friends Share More Genetic Similarities
You might have more in common with your friends than you think—even genetically! 🧬 [adning id=”43652″] A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that friends are more genetically similar than random pairs of people, and about two-thirds as similar as married couples. Researchers from Stanford, Duke, and the University […]
Study Finds: Microplastics Found In All Tested Male Testicles
Microscopic plastic fragments are appearing throughout the human body, including male reproductive organs 😲🥚 A new study shows microplastics accumulating in the testicles of humans and dogs, raising concerns about their health effects. Animal studies suggest microplastic exposure can harm sperm quality and male fertility, but its impact on humans is still being explored. […]
STUDY FINDS: Population In Malta To Reach Over 800K By 2070
Over the next five decades, Malta is poised for substantial demographic changes, characterized by longer and healthier post-retirement periods and an unprecedented population surge. Projections from the finance ministry, as relayed by MaltaToday to the European Commission, suggest that Malta’s population will soar to nearly 811,000 by 2070, marking a remarkable 53% increase from […]
The Top 10 Maltese Roads With Most Issued Traffic Fines
Have you ever gotten a fine in one of these roads? 👀🚗 [adning id=”43652″] In response to a parliamentary query from PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia, Minister Byron Camilleri revealed that Naxxar’s Coast Road topped the chart with 13,748 traffic fines in 2023. Not far behind, Attard’s Triq in-Nutar Żarb recorded 6,920 fines, marking […]
Night Owls Are More Likely To Have Psychopathic Traits
Are you an early bird or a night owl?🦉 [adning id=”43652″] Dr. Peter Jonason of the UWS School of Social Sciences and Psychology conducted a study on over 250 individuals to explore the connection between their preference for morning or evening activities and the presence of ‘Dark Triad’ personality traits. Published findings in […]
Study Finds People Actually Become Adults In Their 30s
What are your thoughts on this? According to recent studies, people don’t become adults until they’re in their 30s. “To have a definition of when you move from childhood to adulthood looks increasingly absurd… It’s a much more nuanced transition that takes place over three decades.” – Professor Peter Jones from Cambridge […]
Women Are Turned Off By Men Who Listen To Joe Rogan
Do you consider this a red flag? 🚩 [adning id=“43652”] Over 1000 individuals between the ages of 18-34 where interviewed in Change Research’s latest survey, where it was found that 55% of women said that men who listen to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast are a red flag. Moreover, 35% of […]
STUDY FINDS: Walking The 4Km Distance From Valletta To St. Venera Daily Will Keep You Healthy
Time to put your running shoes on 👟 For a long time, the consensus has been that achieving 10,000 steps per day is the golden standard for maintaining fitness and overall health. However, a recent study presents a different perspective, indicating that reaping benefits may require fewer steps – potentially fewer than 5,000. […]
STUDY FINDS: The Holy Bible Is The Most Stolen Book In The World
The irony is real 😅 The Holy Bible, known as the Best-selling Book of all time, holds a surprising distinction—it is also the most commonly shoplifted book worldwide, with a notable tendency of being taken from hotel rooms. [adning id=”43652″] This irony is evident when we consider that the Bible is not only […]
STUDY FINDS: People With Blue Eyes Tend To Drink More Alcohol
A fascinating discovery emerged as researchers delved into a vast database comprising thousands of individuals with alcohol dependency. By meticulously examining the results, an intriguing observation came to light. Within the database, the researchers selectively identified 1,263 samples, excluding individuals with European ancestry. Dr. Sulovari astutely noticed a potential correlation between a person’s […]
STUDY FINDS: Male Fruit Flies Seek Alcohol When Sexually Rejected
Looks like fruit flies aren’t the only ones hitting the bottle after a rough night! According to scientists, male fruit flies that have been rejected by females tend to consume a significantly greater amount of alcohol compared to those that have freely mated. This research indicates that the flies’ behavior is influenced by […]
STUDY FINDS: The Reason Why Men Get More Sick Than Women
Does that mean that men aren’t exaggerating? 🤔 [adning id=”43652″] Many men have likely been accused of having the “man flu” at some point, with friends and loved ones not fully believing the severity of their illness. The situation can be even worse if their partner or relative has recently overcome the […]
STUDY FINDS: Smelling Other People’s Sweat Can Cure Anxiety
New research suggests that sniffing body odour from other people may have a positive impact on treating social anxiety. The study involved taking armpit sweat from volunteers who watched different types of film clips, before using the samples alongside mindfulness therapy to treat social anxiety. [adning id=”43652″] The results showed that mindfulness […]