Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye

‘Decline of seagrass in Dardanelles a threat to biodiversity’

The alarming loss of seagrass meadows in the Dardanelles poses a significant threat to marine biodiversity, warns an expert.

Within the scope of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye's (TÜBİTAK) study, the effects of mucilage on seagrass meadows, which have an important place in marine biodiversity, were investigated by a team of 12 people in the Dardanos region.

Türkiye ramping up efforts for green industry

Türkiye is ramping up its efforts to transform the industrial sector in compliance with the EU's green deal by implementing a comprehensive and ambitious project.

The size of the Green Industry Project, aimed at facilitating Türkiye's transition to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and reducing carbon emissions in production, is $450 million.

Students with ‘bioplastic project’ attend science expedition in Antarctica

Students who came first with their "bioplastics from acorns" project in The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Türkiye's (TÜBİTAK) High School Students Polar Research Projects Competition had the opportunity to test their project in Antarctica.

Türkiye launches science diplomacy in the 7th National Antarctic Science Expedition

Conducting 18 projects on Horseshoe Island as part of the 7th National Antarctic Science Expedition, Turkish researchers visited science bases belonging to eight different countries on the continent, which hold important clues about the past and future of the earth.