This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
TÜBİTAK Popular Science Publications is a publishing platform aimed at disseminating scientific and technological knowledge to broad audiences through popular-level publications. The directorate seeks to foster scientific awareness by building connections with different segments of society through popular science books and magazines.
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According to TÜBİTAK regulations, the objectives of Popular Science Publications are as follows:
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TÜBİTAK publishes magazines in different categories according to target audiences.
Published by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) since January 2007, Meraklı Minik is the first science magazine in Türkiye designed for preschool-aged children. Issued monthly on the first day of each month, the magazine consists of 32 pages.
Its content is prepared with the understanding that it will be read by children aged three and above under adult guidance, focusing on conveying scientific knowledge through play and entertainment. The magazine includes illustrated and drawn texts that appeal to children’s curiosity, discovery, and research instincts; it also offers various activity suggestions and educational games to support their learning needs.
The primary goal of the magazine is to instill a love of science in children from an early age, help them recognize their potential to become contributors to scientific processes, and encourage curiosity, questioning, research, and reading. It also aims to enable children to understand that science is an inseparable part of life and to develop a desire for innovation.
Bilim Çocuk is a monthly children’s magazine published by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) since January 1998. Designed for children aged seven and above, it is published on the first day of each month with 64 pages and has an average monthly print run of around 150,000 copies.
The main objective of the magazine is to foster a love of science in children, demonstrate their potential to contribute to science, and stimulate curiosity, analytical thinking, research, and reading. Scientific content is simplified according to the children’s age level, and alongside the magazine, educational materials such as game cards, board games, models, masks, posters, and booklets are provided to support learning outside the classroom.
Bilim Çocuk was developed based on the 16-page supplement “Bilim ve Teknik Çocuk,” which was previously distributed as an add-on to the Bilim ve Teknik magazine in 1996 and 1997. Starting in 1998, it began publication as an independent magazine under the name Bilim Çocuk.
Bilim ve Teknik provides content on scientific and technological developments for youth and adults, along with specialized booklets and poster supplements.
Bilim ve Teknik is a 96-page popular science magazine published monthly on the first day of each month. Since 1967, it has been continuously published without interruption and targets young and adult readers. With an average monthly print run of around 50,000 copies, the magazine shapes its content according to the latest scientific and technological advancements. Scientific topics and technological innovations are presented in clear, accessible language designed for general understanding. Original articles and news items are prepared by scientists, expert researchers, and popular science writers.
The primary goal of the magazine is to guide youth toward careers in scientific and technological research, encourage and promote interest in these fields, introduce scientific and technological endeavors to the broader public, and ensure that individuals interested in fundamental and applied sciences can access reliable, understandable, and up-to-date information about innovations and discoveries.
TÜBİTAK’s digital popular science platform, Bilim Genç, offers opportunities for learning not only through reading but also through watching and doing, thanks to its enriched content and interactive sections. Videos and informative graphics on Bilim Genç make complex scientific topics easier to understand, while interactive brain games make learning enjoyable.
Bilim Genç is a popular science platform launched digitally by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) in 2015. The platform produces interactive, original, and curiosity-driven content in the fields of science and technology and is updated daily. All content is freely available and accessible to all users without any membership or subscription requirements.
The primary goal of Bilim Genç is to help young individuals aged 13 and above view science as an integral part of their lives, sustain their curiosity about the world around them, and establish a trustworthy digital resource for this purpose. Content tailored to the target audience is prepared by expert popular science writers and supported by videos, animations, audio broadcasts, and infographics to create multi-modal learning environments.
As an electronic publication, Bilim Genç removes all barriers to accessing knowledge by offering users of all ages the opportunity to learn not only by reading but also by watching, listening, and applying, thanks to its enriched content and interactive sections.
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TÜBİTAK Popular Science Books consist of original works that encourage society to read, learn, and think analytically. These publications aim to facilitate understanding of discoveries, innovations, and advancements resulting from scientific research, bridging the gap between science and everyday life, while simultaneously supporting individual and societal development.
Published since 1993, TÜBİTAK Popular Science Books are pioneers of out-of-school education in Türkiye, with an average annual print run of two million copies, and hold a significant position in the field of popular science publishing.
These books are grouped under three main libraries:
Books in this category are carefully selected and reviewed to support the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development of preschool-aged children. These books serve as trusted resources for parents and teachers, helping children prepare healthily for school life and social integration.
This category includes content designed to satisfy children’s curiosity and help them explore their environment, life, and themselves. The books offer rich options that appeal to children’s imagination and interests, aiming to encourage critical thinking, talent discovery, and scientific reasoning. Serving as a guiding resource for teachers and parents, these books are also suitable for use in research and inquiry processes.
Written for adult readers, these works feature clear and accessible language, presenting educational and inspiring content with scientific depth and the potential to transform how we understand life. These books aim to encourage individuals to think, explore, pursue lifelong learning, and achieve intellectual growth.
The majority of the books are translations that bring the world’s best popular science titles to Turkish readers simultaneously. In the past five years, the proportion of original Turkish titles has also increased. Books selected for publication by the TÜBİTAK Publication Advisory Board are evaluated by scientific consultants and culturally adapted in light of similar scientific and technological developments in Türkiye before being published.
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Magazines for Children
Meraklı Minik
Bilim Çocuk
Magazines for Youth and Adults
Bilim ve Teknik
Bilim Genç Digital Magazine
Bilim Genç
Popular Science Library
Preschool Library
Children and Youth Library
Adult Library