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SCI & TECHOct 24China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth depositChinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve while dampening expectations over its commercial potential. Although the findings shed light on how rare earth elements accumulate in carbonatite-related formations, the researchers concluded that the site was unlikely to emerge as a major global alternative to existing producers any time soon. Lead scientist...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 16Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreckUnderwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 14​World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say​Archaeologists in Turkey have dated the shipwreck to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 14World’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey: 4,700-year-old amphorae discoveredThe shipwreck found near Antalya’s Kekova Island, dated to roughly 4,400–4,700 years ago, sheds light on maritime trade in the eastern Mediterranean.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 8How Turkey uses drones to tackle firesIn Turkey, emergency services are turning to a new tool in the fight against wildfires: drones. By detecting fires at an earlier stage, they can help rescue teams respond more quickly and spot blazes that are invisible to the naked eye. A France 24 report.France 24 [en]