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Belgian physicist Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.

06 October 2026

Science

Artemis II results to headline day two of space congress in Türkiye

NASA's Artemis program manager will join industry panels on Tuesday to discuss April's lunar flyby mission as the 77th International Astronautical Congress continues in Antalya, with SpaceX executives and global agency heads also convening to address orbital sustainability and the intersection of commercial space and geopolitics.

06 October 2026

Science

Space leaders stress global cooperation for Moon, Mars missions

Leaders of global space agencies stressed the necessity of international collaboration to secure sustainable access to orbit and beyond, gathering in Türkiye's Antalya for the 77th International Astronautical Congress to discuss lunar bases and Martian exploration.

05 October 2026

Science

Aselsan unveils homegrown satellite constellation at congress

Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveiled its Gokbagi (Astralink) low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, marking a milestone in Ankara's push for independent space technology capabilities.

05 October 2026

Science

Ministers gather in Antalya for 77th Astronautical Congress

Senior officials from Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Uzbekistan and Spain opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, outlining national strategies to expand commercial space activities and secure independent access to orbit.

05 October 2026

Science

Erdogan: Türkiye won't abandon goal of becoming strong space power

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye will not deviate from its goal of becoming a major space power as he opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, highlighting domestic advances in lunar exploration and satellite technology while criticizing efforts to weaponize space.

05 October 2026

Science

TUA chief says space sector to drive youth entrepreneurship

Turkish Space Agency President Yusuf Kirac stated that Ankara must direct its youth entrepreneurship potential into the aerospace industry to capture a greater portion of the global space economy, noting that the sector's annual growth rate of up to 9 percent is vastly outpacing the broader worldwide economic expansion.

05 October 2026

Science

Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced Monday that American scientist Karl Deisseroth and German researchers Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel will share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

05 October 2026

Science

World’s largest space congress opens in Türkiye’s Antalya

The world’s largest annual space gathering opened Monday in Türkiye’s Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, bringing together more than 10,000 scientists, astronauts and policymakers to discuss lunar exploration and international cooperation under the theme "The World Needs More Space."

05 October 2026

Social Media

OpenAI CEO warns against ascribing 'religious force' to AI

Sam Altman said surrendering human judgment to artificial intelligence models poses a "real safety issue," as rival firm Anthropic reportedly explores whether advanced systems could possess consciousness or warrant moral consideration amid broader industry debate on machine sentience.

04 October 2026

Science

Choi Wonkyun wins World Drone Cup at TEKNOFEST Southeast

South Korean FPV drone pilot Choi Wonkyun claimed the World Drone Championship title at TEKNOFEST Southeast in Şanlıurfa on Saturday, outpacing 31 international competitors during four days of high-speed aerial racing to secure the gold medal ahead of compatriot Kim Minjae and Bulgaria's Dimo Shterev.

04 October 2026

Science

Abu Dhabi gathers tech leaders, investors at AI summit

The Abu Dhabi Department of Government Enablement announced Friday that the capital will host the sold-out AI Everything summit on October 6, gathering global tech leaders and investors managing $91 billion in assets as the emirate pursues its bid to become an AI-native government.

02 October 2026

Science

OpenAI dismisses 3 researchers over alleged data mishandling

OpenAI has dismissed three researchers following an internal investigation that found they mishandled sensitive information by violating company access protocols, the ChatGPT developer confirmed late Thursday, as the artificial intelligence industry faces heightened scrutiny over safety procedures.

02 October 2026

Science

COP31 in Türkiye puts climate education at heart of agenda

Eric Guilyardi, a climate scientist and president of the Office for Climate Education, said the upcoming UN conference in Antalya offers an opportunity to place climate education at the center of the global agenda, noting that currently only 3% to 7% of young people receive quality instruction.

02 October 2026

Science

NASA Crew-13 docks at ISS in fastest trip on record

NASA announced on Thursday that its Crew-13 mission completed the fastest launch-to-docking journey in International Space Station history, with the Dragon spacecraft reaching the orbital laboratory in seven hours and 55 minutes carrying four astronauts from the US, Canada, and Russia.

02 October 2026

Science

Pakistani firm holds first robotics hackathon at UC Berkeley

Pakistani robotics data firm World Context held its first hackathon at the University of California, Berkeley, bringing together 13 student teams to work with the company's human-demonstration datasets. Developers across hardware, software and visualization tracks competed for $4,500 in prizes, with the event forming part of World Context's push to deepen AI and robotics trade between Pakistan and the United States.

01 October 2026

Science

Bayraktar calls TEKNOFEST a ‘confidence revolution’ at opening

Selçuk Bayraktar told thousands gathered in Şanlıurfa that the technology festival represents a "confidence revolution" against the mentality that says "we cannot do it," as TEKNOFEST opened its 15th edition in the southeastern province on Wednesday with a record 1.6 million applications from young inventors.

30 September 2026

Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast, billed as the world's largest aviation, space and technology festival, welcomed visitors at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport on September 30, 2026, marking its 15th edition and extending the event's reach across Türkiye.

30 September 2026

Politics

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens Wednesday in Sanliurfa

The world's largest aviation, space and technology festival opens Wednesday at Sanliurfa GAP Airport in Türkiye as TEKNOFEST Southeast. The five-day event runs Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 with air shows, technology competitions, exhibitions and educational activities for all ages.

29 September 2026

Science

Türkiye, US agency sign grant deal on next-generation nuclear tech

Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the grant agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency will enable comprehensive assessment of small modular reactors and fourth-generation technologies, supporting Ankara's strategic goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053 and full energy independence.

22 September 2026

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