Rare chance to see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS passing Earth

Rare chance to see comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS passing Earth

23 Sept 04:24 Key points summarised by AI

Stargazers can currently witness comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, the brightest comet in 13 years, visible to the naked eye in the western night sky until the end of October.
Making its closest approach on Sunday at 70.6 million kilometres, this comet, discovered in 2023, offers a unique viewing opportunity as it will not return for another 80,000 years.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.

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