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A camera has been developed that shows how animals see
A camera has been developed that shows how animals see colors with 92 percent accuracy, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Biology. The paper, written by scientists working on the camera system, says: “The camera and accompanying software package allow environmental scientists to study how animals use color in dynamic environments, how…
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Humanity's space adventure began 67 years ago
As space missions are launched to explore beyond Earth, we learn more every day about the moon, the planets in the solar system, and other galaxies. Humanity's adventure in exploring the depths of space began when the USSR launched the artificial satellite “Sputnik 1” into Earth orbit 67 years ago. Since the launch of the…
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Experiment 6 on the ISS: The oxygen content of the air is calculated using artificial intelligence
The first Turkish astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, continued his work on the International Space Station (ISS) with his 6th experiment. Today Gezeravcı implemented the “OXYGEN SATURATION” experiment, with Oğuzhan Aydemir from Nişantaşı University as the project leader. The aim of the experiment in question is to identify the differences and inconveniences caused by low gravity by…
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The Turkish Space Agency shared the launch of the “gMetal” experiment
A post about Gezeravcı's “gMetal” experiment being conducted on the International Space Station today was shared on TUA's social media account with the tag “Turkish Space Science Mission.” The statement noted that the “gMetal” experiment, aimed at developing critical technologies for propulsion systems, is of great importance for both space missions and the defense industry,…
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Steps have been taken towards domestic large-scale production of 3D printers
Cüneyt Aytaç, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of GTOT Technology, which operates within the TTAF group of companies, said in his statement that they operate in the field of metal additive manufacturing. Stating that they aim to fill a large gap in this sector in Turkey, Aytaç explained that they are working to develop domestic machines…
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The prominent terms of two further experiments in space…
The post published on TUA's social media account listed the experiments “VOKALCORD” and “OXYGEN SATURATION”, which are part of the experiments in question, as well as explanations of the terms associated with these experiments. The following was noted in the post: – Vocal cord: There are two vocal cords (vocal cords), right and left, and…
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Turkey's 'space highway' comes into operation with new satellites and a hard landing on the moon
TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal said that in the first year of the “Turkey Century” they set their sights on space. Stating that one of the ten themes of the National Space Program is “Sending the first Turkish astronaut into space,” Mandal said, “It has given us joy and responsibility to see the great…
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Alper Gezeravcı is entrusted to Turkish doctors
The body of Turkey's first astronaut Alper Gezeravcı began to adapt to space conditions. When he returns to Earth at the end of his 14-day mission, Gezeravcı's body awaits a new adaptation process. Hakan Gündüz and Abdurrahman Engin Demir from the Health Sciences University (SBÜ) will travel to America at the end of January or…
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Scientific advances from harmful plastic in bottles to space exploration that “defy theory”
Every discovery, innovation and breakthrough in the world of science and technology continues to shape the understanding of the universe and open horizons by revealing the unknown aspects of the universe. The most important scientific developments and discoveries from January have been compiled. The world's oldest fossilized amniote skin, about 289 million years old, was…
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Turkey's first astronaut Gezeravcı continues his experimental work
Gezeravcı is conducting two more of the 13 experiments he will conduct on the International Space Station. The first of these was the “VOCALCORD” experiment, which will allow the detection of vital responses to life in space through changes emanating from the “vocal cord” and the identification of disturbances caused by low gravity using sound…