Comet 24P/Schaumasse reaches perihelion on 8 January 2026, when it should reach an integrated magnitude of +9.9.
At this time, the comet will be traversing the region to the south of Arcturus, when an early morning session with a small telescope…

Comet 24P/Schaumasse reaches perihelion on 8 January 2026, when it should reach an integrated magnitude of +9.9.
At this time, the comet will be traversing the region to the south of Arcturus, when an early morning session with a small telescope…
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Thursday that the agency has decided to bring the crew of its latest mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth ahead of schedule after one of the…
This paper focuses on gender equality in credit investing and practical steps to close the persistent data gap.
Gender inequality remains a major barrier on inclusive growth and economic resilience, especially in emerging markets. Gender equality is both an economic and investment imperative:
it has the potential to boost global GDP by over 20%.
Despite this, the gender-focused bond market represents less than 2% of the sustainable bonds.
However, this segment is growing rapidly, from around USD5 billion outstanding in 2020 to nearly $15 billion by the end of 2023.
A major challenge to market growth is the lack of gender-specific KPIs in many gender-focused sustainable bonds: only 5% of these bonds include outcome-level indicators.

I remember in the EUROs, Elliot likes his music in so it might be a quiet one, so I’ll probably put my music in as well. I’ll try and get him chatting for a bit and see what the vibe is like. I like a chat!
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Walsall residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the needs of people affected by drug and alcohol use in Walsall.
Walsall Council arranges drug and alcohol support services to help people cut down, stop using substances and stay in recovery. This is done by understanding what is needed in Walsall, deciding what services are required, and then buying and monitoring those services.
People affected by drugs and alcohol often need a wide range of support. This can include medications and counselling, as well as help with mental and physical health, housing, benefits, employment, and building positive family and social relationships.
The Council is required to re-commission services when contracts come to an end. The current contract (with The Beacon) ends in March 2027. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share their views to help the Council ensure that the best possible drug and alcohol service is commissioned for communities.
“ Our drug and alcohol services are important to residents across the borough in helping them access the support they need to help them recover and stay in recovery. Whether you have used the service or not, or if you’re a professional or volunteer working with people affected by substance use, we would like to hear from you. “
To complete the survey, visit: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/nzf2xr
The survey closes on 20 February 2026.
If you need help to complete the online survey or would like a copy of it in another format please contact us.
The Beacon currently provides drug and alcohol services for both young people and adults. The service includes needle exchange, one-to-one and group support, prescribing and detox, testing and treatment for blood-borne viruses, help accessing other health and care services, and support into employment. Support is free and confidential. Residents can refer themselves or professionals can refer clients to the service online via the Change Grow Live website. For more information, please contact thebeacon.walsall@cgl.org.uk or call 01922 669840.
BEIJING, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) — A new international study reveals that the world’s oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year since modern record-keeping began.
Published Friday in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the…

This famous asterism at the heart of the Strongman is visible in the early-morning sky this month before sunrise.
The Keystone of Hercules is visible…