A cherished tradition of the Annual Meeting is the recognition of outstanding young scientists during the Section Meetings.

In recognition of her longstanding commitment to science and education, the Max Planck Society has awarded its highest honour ...

The environment at the Max Planck institutes is both open and stimulating – and international: with 85 institutes and ...

Birds like sour tastes: Sour foods are often avoided by mammals, but many birds regularly feed on highly acidic fruits.

As far as employment, salaries and benefits are concerned, the Max Planck Society and its Institutes base their actions on ...

The Lise Meitner Excellence Program shall help to attract more excellent women into scientific careers and promote them in a ...

Mechanical compression induces multicellular organization in archaea To the point. Induction of Multicellularity: When mechanically compressed, the salt-loving archaeon Haloferax volcanii can shift ...

While humans concentrate on the meaning of objects, artificial intelligence focuses on visual characteristics.

Due to global warming, the North Atlantic Oscillation, an atmospheric circulation pattern that strongly influences European ...

CO2 reduction: Two new research groups at the Max Planck Society are working on a more efficient form of photosynthesis to ...

What makes a truly circular economy so difficult to achieve – technically, economically, and socially? Kai Sundmacher, ...

From 24 to 26 June 2025, the Max Planck Society will host its annual meeting in Magdeburg, bringing together around 500 ...