Webb’s Super-Jupiter Breakthrough: Oldest and Coldest Exoplanet Ever Imaged
Researchers using the JWST have captured a new image of Eps Ind Ab, a super-Jupiter with an orbital distance significantly greater than previously estimated. This…
Max Planck Institute News
The Max Planck Institute is a collective name for a network of research institutions located across Germany, with additional facilities abroad. Founded in 1948, the Institutes are affiliated with the Max Planck Society, which is dedicated to advancing research in various scientific disciplines including the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Max Planck, the Institutes are known for their cutting-edge research and have contributed to numerous scientific advancements. They operate independently within the framework of the Max Planck Society, attracting researchers from around the world due to their reputation for excellence and substantial research funding.
Light-Induced Superconductivity: A New Frontier in Quantum Physics
Researchers have developed methods to explore and utilize superconductivity in non-equilibrium states, such as those induced by laser pulses, at temperatures much higher than traditional…
Revolutionary Opioid Research Could Transform Addiction Treatment
Scientists have developed new biosensors that enable real-time tracking of opioid signaling in the brain, offering profound insights into the effects of opioids and enhancing…
Omega Centauri: A Galaxy Core Frozen in Time Reveals Its Black Hole
Researchers confirmed an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri’s center, supporting theories of its origin as a distinct galaxy core merged with the Milky Way….
Neural Networks Made of Light: Photon Power Drives the Next AI Revolution
A new optical system for neural networks has been developed by the Max Planck Institute, offering a simpler and more energy-efficient alternative to current methods….
Unlocking Secrets to Extend Fertility With Long-Lived Proteins
Max Planck researchers have discovered that extremely long-lived proteins in the ovary may keep mammalian egg cells healthy and preserve fertility for a long time….
Billion-Mass Behemoths: Surprisingly Massive Early Universe Black Holes Challenge Cosmic Theories
Surprisingly unspectacular: Black hole already weighed over a billion solar masses in the early universe despite average appetite. Peering into the early stages of the…
Unraveling Malaria’s Ancient Mysteries: DNA Reveals 5,500-Year-Old Infections
Research into malaria’s history through ancient DNA reveals its profound impact on human evolution and its global spread due to colonialism, military activity, and travel,…
Quantum Breakthrough: First-Ever SPDC in Liquid Crystals Unveiled
A groundbreaking study has demonstrated the use of liquid crystals for efficient and tunable spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), expanding the potential of quantum light sources…
Ancient DNA Uncovers the Secrets of Human Sacrifice at Chichén Itzá
Genetic research at Chichén Itzá has revealed the ritual sacrifice of related male children and local genetic adaptations to historical epidemics. The ancient Maya city…
The Science of Procrastination: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Getting Things Done
Understanding the reasons behind our procrastination can help us regain productivity. Procrastination, the intentional yet harmful delay of tasks, manifests in various forms. Sahiti Chebolu…
Ancient DNA Reveals Royal Family Ties in German Prehistory
Genetic studies of Celtic burial mounds dating back to 500 BCE uncover close kinships and offer fresh perspectives on the social hierarchies of ancient Celtic…
James Webb Unmasks the Carbon-Rich Secrets of Protoplanetary Disks
James Webb Space Telescope discovers a large variety of carbon-rich gases that serve as ingredients for future planets around a very low-mass star. MINDS research…
Does Fruit Really Fuel Brain Growth? New Study Challenges Old Ideas
Why do primates possess large brains? To investigate this, researchers in the Panamanian rainforest conducted experiments comparing the foraging intelligence of primates with larger brains…
Trailblazers in Genetics: Researchers Chase the Cure for Rare Hereditary Diseases
The dynamic structure of FLVCR proteins and their role in nutrient transport within our cells have been revealed. It is known that malfunctions of the…
Orangutan Heals Own Wound With Medicinal Plant: First Ever Evidence of Self-Treatment
A wild orangutan was seen treating a wound with a plant known for its medicinal qualities, marking the first such observation in a wild animal….
At the Edge of Explosion: How New Science Is Making Old Reactions Safer
The chemical industry has been using a reaction with explosive chemicals for over 100 years — now Mülheim scientists have discovered a safer alternative. Explosions…
Scientists Identify New Brain Circuit That Inhibits Appetite
A neural pathway suppresses appetite when experiencing nausea. Feeling full, nauseous, or anxious can all contribute to a decrease in appetite. Postponing meals may be…