Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye

23 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

A newly discovered comet, C/2022 E3 (ZTF), will be visible to the naked eye for the first time in 50,000 years as it approaches Earth and the Sun.
The comet will make its closest approach to the Sun on January 12 and Earth on February 1, with late January offering prime viewing opportunities in the Northern Hemisphere.
Despite being smaller than previous visible comets, its close proximity to Earth could enable naked-eye viewing, especially during the new moon weekend of January 21-22.
Scientists consider this "rare visitor" from the Oort Cloud a unique chance to study the Solar System's outer composition, noting its last appearance was during the Upper Paleolithic period.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).

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