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Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

15 April at 10:00 AM, via The Guardian

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

Spanish archaeologists exploring the bay that curves between the southern port of Algeciras and the Rock of Gibraltar have documented the wrecks of more than 30 ships that came to grief near the Pillars of Hercules between the fifth century BC and the second world war.

Over the...

African Aviation’s Tech Spend Isn’t Delivering Full Value – SITA Report

15 April at 08:24 AM, via Tech Financials

SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination […]

Plantwatch: the cactus that lures bats with its fuzzy acoustic hat

15 April at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

In eastern Brazil, coleocephalocereus goebelianus towers above surrounding plants, making its beacon even clearer

Some flowers lure bats into pollinating them by stinking like fermenting fruit, cabbage, garlic and even urine. But one cactus flower tempts bats by turning into an acoustic beacon.

Bats make high-pitched squeaks, too high for humans to hear, and use the echoes when the sounds...

Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for $11.57bn in challenge to Musk’s Starlink

14 April at 18:20 PM, via The Guardian

Deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Bezos firm access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites

Amazon said on Tuesday it would acquire a satellite company in an $11.57bn deal, bolstering its own fledgling space business as it looks to take on Elon Musk-led bigger rival Starlink.

The deal gives Amazon access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites, boosting the tech...

Amazon To Acquire Globalstar And Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network

14 April at 16:09 PM, via Tech Financials

Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network. New Amazon Leo D2D system will help mobile network operators extend voice, text, and data services to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks. Amazon and Apple […]

The case for unbundling SuperSport

14 April at 15:37 PM, via TechCentral

Many DStv subscribers never watch sport. The cross-subsidy funding SuperSport is getting harder to sustain.

Why Buying An Outgoing Car Model Can Still Be A Savvy Choice

14 April at 14:37 PM, via Tech Financials

The recent influx of new automotive brands and models into South Africa has significantly revitalised the local industry – a trend clearly reflected by the robust growth in monthly sales figures. However, this market enthusiasm isn’t reserved solely for entirely new entrants. Updates and facelifts to established product lines generate a similar level of anticipation […]

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