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Turkish Medical Association Asks Health Ministry About Cancer Research Results

Turkish Medical Association Asks Health Ministry About Cancer Research Results

The Turkish Medical Association has asked the Ministry of Health why the results of a cancer research were not made public. Academic Bülent Şık, who partly revealed the results, is facing up to 12 years in prison.

Turkey's Scientists Stripped of Autonomy as Ruling Party Extends Power

Turkey's Scientists Stripped of Autonomy as Ruling Party Extends Power

While the AKP has certainly become more outspoken about its intent to assert influence over Turkey's academic institutions, it has been doing so behind the scenes for several years now.

3 April 2012 Julia Harte

Sticky White "Rain" on the Outskirts of Istanbul

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Sticky White "Rain" on the Outskirts of Istanbul

A white and sticky substance has repeatedly rained down on Dilovası and Hereke east of Istanbul. Prof Hamzaoğlu now emphasized the need for an independent delegation of academics and technical personnel to research the white chemical.

15 November 2011 Yüce Yöney