World in Photos : Sept. 1, 2020

Valletta, Sept. 1, 2020 (Xinhua) -- A barn owl is seen in Valletta, Maltas Federation for Hunting and Conservation, a federation of hunters and trappers, is in the process of releasing some six barn owls grown in captivity as part of a project. They will soon begin the process of reintroducing this species which has been missing from the Maltese Islands for over two decades.

World in Photo : June 16 , 2020

HAIFA, June 17, 2020 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli laboratory worker shows a self-disinfecting, reusable protective face mask at the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) in northern Israeli city of Haifa on June 15, 2020. Israeli researchers have developed an innovative coronavirus face mask which disinfects itself for multiple use, the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) said. The mask, developed by Technion researchers, includes an internal layer of carbon fibers, which are homogeneously dispersed within the mask. The disinfection is based on heat produced in the carbon fiber layer using a low two-ampere current, from a standard source such as a portable charger, USB connection or cellular charger.