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Malta’s first space research experiment lands back on earth and is expected to be back in the hands of scientists soon. The project team sent samples to the International Space Station (ISS) of micro-organisms that cause diabetic ulcers in a bid to analyse how the tissue will going to react under extreme conditions.

Read the original article here: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltas-first-space-research-touches-back-down-on-earth.905230

Singapore scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) finds an effective way to use food waste instead of just throwing it away. Scientists are managing food waste by using discarded durian covering and turning it into antibacterial organo-hydrogel bandages. The production of these bandages using waste materials and yeast is much more cost-effective than the conventional one.

Read the original article here: https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/singapore-scientists-turn-fruit-leftovers-into-antibacterial-bandages-4286462.html

The Tongan island, Eua is not only crippled by unemployment but the vital resources and ecosystems are under constant pressure due to climate change. Locals on the island are learning to carve handmade canoes to tackle environmental challenges, provide employment to young islanders, and give them a cost-effective way of catching fish. The canoe building programme is run by the MORDI Tonga Trust and is funded by IFAD and the Tongan Government.

Read the original article here: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/10/05/the-tongan-island-using-canoes-to-tackle-climate-change