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Xjenza Malta Launches A New Transdisciplinary Research Programme To Fund Research And Innovation Projects In Malta

Malta is launching a new funding programme aimed at turning big ideas into real-world solutions for some of the country’s biggest challenges. Xjenza Malta has officially unveiled its new Transdisciplinary Research Programme (TRP), a…

Starlink in Iran? Ex-Israeli PM reveals covert smuggling operation

Why scientists are sending hundreds of Texas grape seeds to the ISS

Tata Electronics confirm data breach, with hackers claiming 200,000 Apple, Tesla files stolen

Tata Electronics confirmed a cyberattack but said operations remain unaffected, despite threat actor World Leaks claiming 630GB of alleged data Archive reportedly includes Apple/Tesla schematics, passport scans, and proprietary files…

Every monsoon, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's shores. Here's why

Each year, sometime around June, Karachi’s beaches become crowded — not just with people, but also seashells, hundreds of thousands of them, spread across the shore in dense and clattering drifts. The sight leaves citizens intrigued, with…

AdGuard VPN launches on the Mac App Store to offer Apple users one-click privacy — but with a caveat

AdGuard VPN is now available to download straight from the Mac App Store The app utilizes Apple’s native NetworkExtension for smoother integration The Mac version lacks a few extra features due to Apple's restrictions Finding the best VPN…

Will California’s billionaire tax proposal make it to ballots?

Despite more than double the needed number of signatures to qualify for ballot, there’s uncertainty it’ll make it to voters Hi and welcome to TechScape. Nick Robins-Early and Dara Kerr here, filling in for your usual host Blake Montgomery…

40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

40 people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, ​as a heatwave swept across much of Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering…

Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran

Former PM Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran.

Everyday investors fueled the SpaceX trading frenzy. Now they face a bear market.

From six-figure retirement gambles to tactical day trades, retail investors have made big bets on SpaceX’s volatile stock.

Don't waste your money on the Steam Machine

Valve's announcement of the Steam Machine price has unsurprisingly spoiled the excitement of the console-like PC competing in the market. Starting at $1,049 for the 512GB model that comes without the controller is simply unappealing to…

The Download: the future of chipmaking and Anthropic’s government clash

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking It’s a bit of a schlep to get to the top…