In an age of rampant misinformation, Evrim Ağacı (Tree of Evolution) stands as a beacon of scientific truth and critical thinking. Originally founded in Türkiye and now operating as a U.S.-based LLC, Evrim Ağacı is one of the largest and most respected popular science organizations dedicated to serving the Turkish-speaking world and beyond. Its mission is to make science accessible, combat pseudoscience, and foster a culture of curiosity and reason.

Evrim Ağacı is more than a media outlet; it is an educational movement. Through a vast library of meticulously researched content, it dismantles complex topics from the intricacies of evolutionary biology to the vastness of the cosmos and presents them in a clear, engaging, and reliable manner. It serves a diverse community of students, professionals, and lifelong learners who seek to understand the world through a scientific lens.

Whether you’re exploring the origins of life, seeking to understand the latest technological breakthroughs, or learning how to identify logical fallacies, Evrim Ağacı provides the tools to navigate a complex world with confidence and intellectual rigor.

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A Universe of Knowledge: Content & Platforms

Evrim Ağacı is committed to delivering high-quality scientific knowledge across a variety of formats, ensuring that everyone can find a medium that suits their learning style.

• In-Depth Articles: Thousands of articles published on its main website, covering a massive range of topics in biology, physics, astronomy, psychology, neuroscience, and the philosophy of science.
• Fact-Checking & Myth-Busting: A dedicated focus on addressing popular misconceptions, debunking pseudoscience, and promoting scientific skepticism as a tool for everyday life.
• Video Lectures & Explainers: An extensive YouTube channel featuring hundreds of videos that visually break down scientific concepts, from fundamental theories to cutting-edge discoveries.
• Engaging Podcasts: Thought-provoking discussions and interviews with scientists and experts, designed for auditory learners and those on the go.
• Academic & Social Responsibility: The organization actively collaborates with academics and institutions, has been cited in university studies as a model for digital science communication, and leads social responsibility projects.
• English-Language Content: Through its “Tree of Evolution” channel, the organization is expanding its reach by producing content in English to engage a global audience.

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How We Work

• Evidence First: Every claim is foot-noted; major pieces undergo expert review before publication.
• Open-Source Spirit: Code, graphics, and translations are released under Creative Commons where possible, encouraging classroom reuse.
• Volunteer Power: Thousands of translators, fact-checkers, illustrators and academics contribute, mentored by a lean professional core.
• Bilingual Reach: Flagship content appears in Turkish; high-impact pieces are adapted into English on our “Tree of Evolution” channel to serve a wider audience.

Impact at a Glance

• 500 M+ annual content impressions across web, video and social.
• Formal collaborations with Turkish universities, NGOs and science festivals for public-engagement programming.
• Curriculum adoption: EA Academy modules used in secondary-school biology and critical-thinking courses.

Core Areas of Focus

Evrim Ağacı provides comprehensive and accessible resources designed to build a foundation of scientific literacy.

• Evolutionary Biology: As the cornerstone of its identity, the platform offers one of the most detailed Turkish-language resources on the principles of evolution and the history of life.
• Physics & Cosmology: Unraveling the laws of the universe, from the quantum realm to the structure of spacetime and the mysteries of black holes.
• Neuroscience & Psychology: Exploring the complexities of the human brain, behavior, and consciousness through an evidence-based lens.
• Critical Thinking & Scientific Method: Equipping readers with the skills to think critically, question assumptions, and distinguish credible information from falsehoods.
• Technology & Futurism: Analyzing the scientific principles behind emerging technologies and their potential impact on society.
• Philosophy of Science: Examining the fundamental questions that drive scientific inquiry: What is science? How does it work? And what are its limits?

Meet the Founder

At the heart of Evrim Ağacı is Çağrı Mert Bakırcı, Ph.D. A passionate science communicator, author, and scientist, Çağrı founded Evrim Ağacı in 2010 while studying at Middle East Technical University (METU). He later earned his Ph.D. in Evolutionary Robotics and Artificial Intelligence from Texas Tech University.

Çağrı started Evrim Ağacı to fill a critical void: the lack of reliable, accessible, and comprehensive scientific resources for the Turkish public. He saw a deep-seated need to normalize the understanding of evolution and to champion the scientific method as the most reliable path to knowledge. What began as a student initiative has grown under his leadership into a professional organization with a global reach, dedicated to empowering minds through education.

“Our goal is not just to be the largest popular science platform, but the most beneficial one. We are determined to continue working on this path with resolve.” — Çağrı Mert Bakırcı, Founder of Evrim Ağacı