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Chernobyl at 40: From Soviet tragedy to modern security crisis
Four decades after the world's worst nuclear catastrophe, the Chernobyl power station stands as a stark warning of atomic risks. What began as a Soviet-era reactor failure continues to threaten regional stability today, caught between ongoing conflict and a decades-long decommissioning process that stretches toward 2065.
26 April 2026
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Arctic ice hits near-record low, Turkish expert warns of decline
Latest data reveals Arctic sea ice reached its second-lowest winter maximum on record this March, continuing a decade-long pattern of systematic decline. Turkish polar researcher Mahmut Oguz Selbesoglu warns that the region is warming four times faster than the global average, triggering a dangerous feedback loop that threatens global climate stability.
21 April 2026
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NASA coordinates probe into 11 missing nuclear scientists
NASA has confirmed coordination with federal authorities regarding the disturbing pattern of deaths and disappearances affecting 11 American nuclear and space researchers since 2023. The space agency emphasized that no immediate national security threat has been identified, though the White House has ordered a comprehensive FBI review to examine potential connections between the cases.
21 April 2026
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Artemis II crew splashes down safely after record-breaking lunar mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission ended Friday with a flawless splashdown off the San Diego coast, as the Orion capsule returned four astronauts from the farthest distance ever travelled by humans. The crew flew around the moon, witnessed a space‑only solar eclipse, and set a new record of 406,771 kilometres from Earth.
11 April 2026
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Artemis II crew sets new record as farthest humans from Earth
NASA has announced that the Artemis II mission crew has become the farthest humans ever to travel from Earth, reaching a distance of 252,752 miles (406,700 kilometers). The achievement surpasses the five-decade-old record set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970.
07 April 2026
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Turkish firm Fergani launches 5th satellite into orbit
Turkish space company Fergani Space has successfully placed its fifth test satellite, FGN-100-D3, into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission. The 113-kilogram satellite features domestically developed navigation and communications systems. The launch advances Türkiye’s ambition to build an independent space infrastructure, including a planned 100-plus satellite positioning constellation.
31 March 2026
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Türkiye launches 2nd LUNA satellite for IoT services
Turkish defense firm Aselsan has successfully launched its second satellite, LUNA-2, aboard a SpaceX rocket from California. The nanosatellite is part of Aselsan’s space-based Internet of Things program and was fully designed, developed, and produced using domestic capabilities. The launch strengthens Türkiye’s independent space technology ecosystem.
31 March 2026
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Bayraktar K2: Türkiye's new answer to modern warfare challenges
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has unveiled the Bayraktar K2 loitering munition, a domestically developed system with over 2,000 kilometers range and 200-kilogram warhead capacity. The platform reflects hard lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, where low-cost, mass-producible strike systems have demonstrated the ability to grind down expensive defenses through economic pressure and sustained attrition. With AI integration and swarm capability, the K2 positions Türkiye at the forefront of emerging battlefield dynamics.
18 March 2026
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White hydrogen discovery could revolutionize global energy landscape
Scientists have identified vast deposits of naturally occurring white hydrogen within the Earth's crust that could meet global energy demand for centuries. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, which requires fossil fuels or expensive electrolysis, this geological hydrogen forms through ancient reactions between iron-rich rock and water, offering a potentially cheaper and cleaner alternative for decarbonizing heavy industries.
15 March 2026
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China approves first implantable brain-computer interface device
China's National Medical Products Administration has granted approval to the country's first implantable brain-computer interface device, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology for patients with partial paralysis from spinal cord injuries. Clinical trials demonstrated improved hand function in participants, marking a significant step in China's neurotechnology sector. The approval triggered sharp gains for Hong Kong-listed companies in the BCI space as domestic startups gain momentum against Western competitors like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
13 March 2026
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 to safely pass moon in 2032, ESA confirms
The European Space Agency announced Wednesday that new observations of asteroid 2024 YR4 have eliminated any risk of it striking the moon in 2032. The 53-67 meter space rock, initially feared to have a 4.3% chance of lunar impact, will pass at a safe distance of more than 20,000 kilometers, sparing Earth's satellites from potential debris.
12 March 2026
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Turkish scientists document rapid shrinkage of Shoesmith Glacier in Antarctica
Turkish researchers from the National Antarctic Science Expeditions have determined that Shoesmith Glacier on Horseshoe Island is shrinking at an alarming rate of approximately 10 meters per year. The team's observations over the past decade reveal significant ice loss, with the glacier retreating about 3 centimeters daily.
09 March 2026
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Türkiye's digital independence: AI, politics and the path to sovereignty
As artificial intelligence reshapes global politics, Türkiye faces a critical choice between becoming a digital colony of tech monopolies or emerging as a regional AI hub. With a TBMM parliamentary report charting the course, Ankara's push for national language models, data sovereignty, and ethical AI governance represents a strategic struggle for technological independence.
02 March 2026
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Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid renewed Epstein scrutiny
The Microsoft co-founder withdrew hours before his keynote address as newly released documents reignited focus on his past associations, with the Gates Foundation citing a desire to keep attention on summit priorities.
19 February 2026
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Meta and NVIDIA announce long-term AI infrastructure partnership
Meta Platforms and NVIDIA unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership Tuesday to expand Meta's AI-optimized data centers using NVIDIA's advanced computing and networking technologies. The collaboration aims to improve energy efficiency and support AI development across Meta's platforms including WhatsApp.
18 February 2026
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Alibaba unveils open-source AI model to power robots
China’s Alibaba has introduced an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to serve as a cognitive engine for robots, marking a step forward in embodied AI. The development comes as South Korea announced a $692 million national initiative to produce AI semiconductors, underscoring intensifying regional competition in advanced robotics and chip technology.
12 February 2026
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New Earth-sized planet found 146 light-years away, near habitable zone
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star approximately 146 light-years from our solar system. The planet, HD 137010 b, has a 50% probability of residing in its star's habitable zone, making it a promising candidate for future observation.
29 January 2026
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James Webb telescope maps dark matter 'scaffolding' in unprecedented detail
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has produced its largest and sharpest map of dark matter, the invisible cosmic substance. The detailed visualization, revealing nearly 800,000 galaxies, shows how dark matter's gravity shaped the universe and was crucial in creating the conditions for life on Earth and elsewhere.
27 January 2026
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NASA's mega-rocket rolls out for first crewed moon mission in over 50 years
NASA is preparing its most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System, for the Artemis II mission that will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby—the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. The rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building marks a critical step toward a planned February launch, testing systems for future Moon landings.
18 January 2026
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