A new planet in the beta pictoris system
After more than ten years of playing hide-and-seek, researchers have discovered one of the lightest planets ever directly imaged
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Ultrafine Particles cause nearly two million premature deaths worldwid
An annual limit for particles smaller than 100 nanometers could reduce premature deaths nearly by half
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The brains of blind people reorganize themselves
High-resolution MRI technology reveals brain structure in blind people
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New Max Planck Campus in Martinsried: Plans for a Research Site of the Future Take Shape
The lead architect firm for the new campus has been selected following the conclusion of the design competition
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Observing oscillations, flares and tornados on the sun
The Sunrise III mission offers a completely new view of the sun. First results have now been published
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Proxima Fusion raises 411 million euros
The record funding marks an important milestone for Alpha, a demonstration facility intended to be built in Germany as a precursor to a fusion power plant.
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More clarity for aspiring entrepreneurs
Is the new German Spin-off Framework (GSOF) the long-awaited startup booster for deep-tech innovations?
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Inhibiting a stress protein prevents the consequences of childhood trauma
The effects on the brain and social behavior might one day be reversible
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Rice University and the Max Planck Society establish a partnership on quantum materials
Through the “Quantum Materials – Rice and Max Planck Partnership” they advance global leadership in quantum materials and technology
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Aridity and drought in Germany
Questions and answers on the water cycle, evaporation, and precipitation
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A nearby black hole as a window into the early universe
A black hole in our cosmic neighborhood is proving to be just as voracious as those that existed shortly after the universe's formation
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Is this year’s El Niño set to be an especially strong one?
Questions and answers about the climate phenomenon and its consequences
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Rescue mission for Ukrainian science
Ukrainian female scientists are building bridges to Germany and Europe, thereby fostering academic freedom in Ukraine
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Max Planck establishes first European Research Centre for Indian legal history
The MPI for Legal History and Legal Theory is expanding its collaboration with India through the launch of the Centre for Legal History of India (CLHI)
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Neandertals in North-Western Europe in focus
New genetic study reveals regional diversity shortly before Neandertals disappeared
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Nanodiamonds by Molecular Design
Graphene can be used to produce diamond nanoparticles of a specific size and with desired properties
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Ancient DNA found on cave walls
Human DNA can survive on cave walls for thousands of years – shedding light on prehistoric human activity even where bones, sediments or artifacts are absent
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Striking global similarities in interactions between dogs and humans
New cross-cultural study reveals that the bond between humans and dogs remains remarkably consistent across societies
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Sara Wickström awarded Körber Prize
The director at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine discovered that genes respond not only to chemical signals but also to the physical properties of their surroundings
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Eight ERC Advanced Grants for Max Planck researchers
Eight Max Planck Society scientists have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) in its latest funding cycle, each receiving up to €2.5 million for a period of five years to conduct their research projects.
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