Malta’s growing Space community came together on 13th October 2026, as Xjenza Malta hosted the 5th Malta PECS Call for Proposals (MT5) in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) at the Planetarium Hall, Villa Bighi, Kalkara. The event brought together representatives from Maltese companies, universities, research organisations and other stakeholders interested in discovering how … Continued •
A historic reservoir in Cospicua could be transformed into a new development featuring 104 parking spaces and a public roof garden under plans filed by Transport Malta. The application concerns the Tank 2 reservoir next to St Helen’s Gate, with plans calling for the demolition of its post-war structure and its reconstruction with a reservoir … Continued •
A coalition of 18 residents’ associations and environmental groups has called for immediate action after Piccolo Padre restaurant reportedly placed its tables and chairs back on public land, less than a week after enforcement action by the Planning Authority. In a joint statement issued today, the groups accused authorities of turning a blind eye to … Continued •
Sliema residents are calling for urgent action over what they claim is the take-over of public land by a new restaurant at the corner of Annunciation Street and the Ferries. The Sliema Residents Association said workers were seen installing an awning that stretches across the full width of the pavement, while paving stones were also … Continued •
Esplora, the Interactive Science Centre operated by the Government’s funding and policy agency for research and innovation Xjenza Malta, participated in the 2026 Beijing International Week for Science Literacy, hosted at the Beijing Science Centre in China. This international event brought together science centres, museums and organisations from around the world to foster collaboration, facilitate … Continued •
«Science in the City» është festivali i cili çdo vit i bjen eluf... hmm
Malta has made important strides in monitoring babies’ development and supporting mothers’ mental health, but Maltese researcher Nina Mallia believes another crucial part of early development deserves greater attention, the relationship between mother and baby itself. Mallia, who pursued an MSc in Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences at the University of Pavia through the Maltese … Continued •
Esplora Interactive Science Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with an official ceremony at Villa Bighi, marking a decade of science engagement, education and public participation in Malta. The event, held on 1 September, brought together Government representatives, Xjenza Malta, current and former Esplora employees, educators, researchers, partners and collaborators who have contributed to the Centre’s … Continued •
Nhar il-Ħadd 13 ta' Settembru l-attriċi Amerikana Barbara Bain tagħlaq 95 sena. Isemha għadu magħruf sew fit-televiżjoni grazzi għal żewġ rwoli li mmarkaw il-karriera twila tagħha. L-ewwel wieħed huwa l-ispja Cinnamon Carter fis-serje tas-sittinijiet 'Mission: Impossible'. Għal dak ir-rwol rebħet tliet Emmy Awards konsekuttivi. It-tieni karattru huwa d-Dott. Helena Russell fis-serje tal-fantaxjenza 'Space: 1999'. Iż-żewġ serji baqgħu jitfakru sew mill-pubbliku ukoll snin wara li spiċċaw. Il-jum tat-twelid tagħha ġie mfakkar fil-midja bi tifkira tal-karriera tagħha li għamlet marka fit-televiżjoni Amerikana.
Space: 1999 has turned 51 years old, and a Maltese news site marked the date by asking readers whether they remember Maya. The series first aired in 1975, with Martin Landau starring as Commander John Koenig of Moonbase Alpha and Barbara Bain as Dr Helena Russell. Created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the show ran for two seasons and followed the moon after a nuclear waste explosion knocked it out of Earth's orbit, leaving the Alpha crew adrift in space. Maya, the shape-shifting scientist played by Catherine Schell, joined in the second season and became one of the characters fans still name first. Landau and Bain were married in real life and had already appeared together on Mission: Impossible before the series. The anniversary piece leans on nostalgia, aimed squarely at an audience that watched the show in its original run. Older fans will have little trouble answering the question in the headline.
Investiment ta’ miljuni se jitwettaq biex jissaħħaħ in-network Natura 2000. L-interventi jinkludu r-restawr tal-abitati, il-kontroll ta’ speċi invażivi, il-monitoraġġ ambjentali u l-konservazzjoni tal-fawna selvaġġa. Dan l-investiment se jappoġġa s-siti protetti.
Sea temperatures around Malta jumped by 1.34°C in a single day, setting a record. An expert warns that this could lead to severe autumn storms. The sudden rise in sea temperature is unusual. The expert suggests that the warmer waters may fuel stronger weather systems later in the year.
Malta has launched a €9 million project called E-CORE to restore habitats, protect wildlife, and improve management of its Natura 2000 sites. The initiative was announced by Environment Minister Miriam Dalli and European Funds Minister Keith Azzopardi Tanti, along with Ambjent Malta and the Environment and Resources Authority, and is co-financed through EU funds.
Esplora Interactive Science Centre has launched the Young Researchers' Grant 2026. The initiative aims to spark curiosity and let young people conduct real scientific research early on. It opened on 26 August 2026 and is open to Maltese citizens and residents aged 13 and up.
