Wooden toy-making has been a business since generations for many people in Maharashtra's Sawantwadi area. Still, the craftsmen say they are now facing the challenge of survival of their art form as well as a livelihood due to an influx of low-priced Chinese toys.

India: Maharashtra’s wooden toy hub gasps for survival

In a first, a plan seems to be underway in Japan to launch a "wooden" satellite in 2023. The team, which is developing it, looks to harness the environmental friendliness and low cost of wood in space development.

‘Wooden’ satellite in space by 2023? Explore ambitious plans of Japanese researchers

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