Science & Youth Research: Esplora has launched its Young Researchers’ Grant 2026, open to Maltese citizens and residents aged 13–21, funding 15–18 projects (up to €700 for participants, plus mentor support) across fields like marine science, astronomy, technology, health and the environment. AI & Travel Visibility: A study by Tharro finds Greece dominates Mediterranean AI travel recommendations, appearing in 94% of AI answers, with Italy and Spain close behind—useful context for Malta’s tourism positioning. Health & Local Care: From 1 September, private family medicine specialists in Malta can order a wider range of blood tests and ultrasound exams via state hospitals, aiming to cut delays and costs for patients. Malta Tourism & Global Links: The Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as a Destination Partner ahead of the 2026 Global Summit in Valletta (7–9 October), with a focus on sustainability, innovation and year-round tourism. Crypto & Trading Tech: CopyLiquid says it will launch an AI-powered copy trading platform on Hyperliquid, claiming non-custodial “full custody” of users’ funds. Culture Funding: Arts Council Malta will distribute €1.24m across 32 artistic and theatre projects, including a new Theatre Productions Support Scheme. Environment & Monitoring: Research suggests honey bees could help detect pesticide pollution in sub-Saharan Africa’s water, offering a low-cost monitoring approach.