İyi Giden Şeyler — Issue No. 7

In a 12-week study, middle-aged adults gained muscle and strength with creatine alone. When combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet, it produced greater strength gains and lean tissue addition.

People who closely followed the MIND diet showed slower brain shrinkage and less grey matter loss. The strongest differences were equivalent to about 2.5 years of delayed brain aging.

A team of 137 researchers analyzed 103 genomes and 44 fossils to place the origin of bats in Europe. This finding resolves a long-standing geographical uncertainty in the evolutionary history of over 1,500 species.

Scientists discovered that lead in ancient ink makes writing stand out in X-ray scans. This technique allows for the deciphering of lost Greek and Roman texts preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A colorful array of sea creatures first spotted in August 2025 has finally been added to the scientific record. This discovery highlights the biodiversity found in these deep waters.

A new protective fabric inspired by military clothing boosted yields by 3.56 times while blocking insects and allowing sunlight and airflow. It could also help farms reduce pesticide and water use.

The three wind turbines commissioned in 2008-2009 have prevented the use of 122,000 gallons of diesel by powering McMurdo Station. This demonstrates that renewable energy infrastructure can reliably operate in the continent's extreme conditions.

A 365-meter turbine, described as the world's tallest, has been built at an existing wind farm in Schipkau, Germany. The installation aims to increase the country's electricity generation capacity.

Corals treated with beneficial bacteria isolated from healthy specimens avoided bleaching during the 2022 heat wave off Saudi Arabia. This suggests that probiotic treatments can effectively protect reefs from extreme heat events.

One of the first eastern lowland gorillas successfully returned to the wild gave birth on May 21 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This event stands as a historic conservation success for the species.

Rangers estimate that the prematurely born rhino fought for survival just hours after entering the world. He now resides in a safe oasis alongside other rescued animals.

The heritage site in Aleppo was officially reopened on October 2 following rehabilitation and the clearing of war remnants. This marks a significant step in restoring Syria's historical and cultural legacy.

When four astronauts safely landed on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins served as captain, becoming the first Black woman to lead a mission in orbit. This event marks a significant new chapter in the history of women in space.