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Following the terrorist attack in Ankara Kahramankazan on October 24, 2024, there were serious access problems to social media platforms across Türkiye. These problems occurring on popular platforms such as Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube and Facebook have negatively affected many users. So, what are the reasons for these access problems and what steps are being …
The rumor of “drugs in toys”, which is frequently discussed on social media and WhatsApp groups, this time caused panic in Sakarya. Many students’ parents believed in the claims of “candy-looking drugs” and shared worrying posts. Sakarya Police Department announced that these allegations were completely unfounded. Allegedly, about a substance similar to a candy package …
Amazon Forests are a huge ecosystem that provides 20% of the world’s oxygen. These forests, which play a vital role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance, also have a unique place in terms of biodiversity. It is thought that there may still be undiscovered creatures in some parts of the Amazon, which contains …
Diyarbakır Walls have hosted many civilizations throughout its history and have been part of a rich cultural heritage. However, the fact that these walls are shaped like a turbot is an interesting feature that distinguishes them from other historical structures. This unique architectural form is also linked to legends from the region; especially Hz. The …
Hezbollah announced that it carried out an attack on a military base in northern Israel using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). As a result of this attack, the Israeli army announced that 4 soldiers lost their lives and a total of 58 soldiers were injured, 7 of them seriously. While the injured soldiers were quickly transferred …
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla revealed its vision for the future with three new presentations. In the presentation made by multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the vehicle called Cybercab, which can drive completely autonomously without a driver, attracted great attention. In addition to Cybercab, Musk also introduced the robovan vehicle, which he said “has the capacity to …
The United States is in a state of extraordinary alert due to “Hurricane Milton.” Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on the west coast of Florida and was described as one of the most severe hurricanes of the century, had a Category 3 level. While the wind speed was reported to have reached 205 kilometers per …
Kalachi, formerly Kalachevskiy, is a small settlement located within the borders of Esil District in the Akmola Region of Kazakhstan. There is a situation that makes this small and quiet village in Kazakhstan unusual: For years, the villagers have been falling asleep suddenly and not waking up for days. Permanent damage may occur to the …
In recent years, chemical spraying activities allegedly carried out by aircraft in the airspace have attracted the attention of many people around the world. Called “Chemtrail,” this conspiracy theory is based on a strong belief system that governments or secret organizations release certain chemicals into the air for population control purposes. Chemtrail theory advocates of …
Ubasute is a long-established and controversial tradition in Japanese culture and means abandoning elderly individuals to the secluded corners of the forest. Although this custom receives confirmation in Japanese legends, there is no conclusive evidence that it was widely practiced. The Ubasute tradition was also depicted in the movie “The Ballad of Narayama”. In today’s …
Rubber is a versatile and flexible material that we encounter in many areas of our daily lives. Rubber, obtained from the sap-filled veins of weeping trees, has had an indispensable place in human life for centuries. This extraordinary material, first discovered by the Aztecs, over time revolutionized technology and industry and became one of the …
Xiaoxhai Tiankeng is one of the most striking natural formations in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. “Discovered” by the outside world in 1994, this giant pit is still a mystery to scientists. While there is no definitive explanation as to how it was formed, various theories are on the agenda. According to some, this deep …
Bringing a new breath to the luxury consumption habits of the Middle East, gold-plated olives have become a global trend with the innovative vision of Turkish businessman Levent Usluer. Aiming to add value to traditional Gemlik and Iznik olives, Usluer managed to attract the attention of the upper-income group by coating the olives with edible …
Aerogel is a solid material formed by replacing liquid in a gel with air. It is one of the lightest and lowest-density solids on Earth; 99.8% of its structure is filled with air. It is also known as “frozen smoke” or “blue smoke” because it resembles smoke. This material, which resembles frozen smoke, is almost …
Pakistani conjoined twins Mirha and Minal were brought to Turkey for treatment upon the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The 8-month-old babies, who were conjoined at the head, were separated in a 14-hour surgery performed by a team of 60 people at Bilkent City Hospital. The babies, who regained their health after the successful …
Research into blood groups has reached a surprising conclusion. After 50 years of work, scientists in England have discovered a new blood group. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol University and NHSBT International Blood Group Reference Laboratory have taken an important step in this field. Louise Tilley, a hematologist from the UK National Health …
Instagram has launched a new restriction on users under the age of 18, called “teen accounts.” The measure aims to limit underage users’ access to content on the platform and their interactions with other users. These regulations, which came into force in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia as of September 17, will come …
Scientists say that by studying the self-healing processes of gorillas, they can find important clues for the discovery of new drugs. These studies show promising results in terms of the discovery of plants with different medicinal potential. Medicinal Effects of Tropical Plants Researchers, GabonHe discovered that at least four of the tropical plants consumed by …
The investigation launched by the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office continues after the lifeless body of 8-year-old Narin Güran, who went missing on August 21 in the Tavşantepe Neighborhood of the Bağlar district of Diyarbakır, was found in the Eğertutmaz Stream on September 8. The fact that Narin Güran was found in a bag in …
Svaneti is a region straight out of a fairy tale, located at the northern tip of Georgia, at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. The Svan people, who have lived here for centuries, live in the hidden paradises of the valleys, among wild glaciers and rushing streams, as part of an unforgettable geography. Svaneti, which …