Researchers from Japan have successfully made and launched into space the first ever wooden satellite. They believe that timber is a space-grade material that could one day even be used to build houses on Mars. The satellite, Lignosat, is crafted from honoki wood - a kind of magnolia tree - without screws or glue to hold it together.
What's right: cat heaven on the Japanese island Tashirojima
The island boasts that there are no cars, no petrol stations and no public transport. Everything is built to the comfort of the cats on this island that is home to 100 cats and only 50 humans.
Eco Talks: The climate news from June 2023
In this new feature, we look at all things climate, nature and the environment. For this first episode, our journalist Tracy Heindrichs looked at some of the positive and alarming news that flitted across news sources over June.
Between promising ocean carbon reducing technologies and record breaking temperatures, from Japan’s government receiving the green light to release the water used to cool down the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean to a potential revolution by Toyota for e-vehicles… here are five climate-related stories from June 2023.
Voices Matter: Mateo and his journey to the Pokémon world championships
Mateo is 7 years old and he is Luxembourg's most successful Pokémon player. As one of Europe's top 15 players, he is invited to the Pokémon world championship in Japan in August. In our interview, he and his dad Pedro talk about their common passion.