The Journey to Understanding Black Holes Late in 2018, the gravitational wave observatory, LIGO, announced…
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The Max Planck Institute is a network of over 80 independent research institutions in Germany and abroad, renowned for pioneering work across a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines—from physics and astronomy to biology, social sciences, and humanities. Founded in 1948 and named after physicist Max Planck, the institutes are part of the Max Planck Society and are internationally recognized for pushing the boundaries of fundamental science. Each institute focuses on specific areas of research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation that frequently leads to groundbreaking discoveries and influential scientific publications.
Researchers discover that a spot of molecular glue and a timely twist help a bacterial…
NASA’s FERMI Satellite Hunts for Extremely Long-wavelength Gravitational-Wave Signals Coalescing supermassive black holes in the…
Nova Outbursts Are Apparently a Source for Cosmic Rays The MAGIC telescopes have observed the…
Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research…
Multidisciplinary research team sheds light on the 1,400-year-old mystery about the genetic origins of the…
The loss of smell during COVID-19 has renewed interest in the historical role of scent.…
Organic, carbon-based, materials already see widespread use in displays today, but they are also promising…
Researchers have demonstrated Wannier-Stark localization in polycrystalline perovskite, a breakthrough that could lead to more…
Superamphiphobic surfaces can prevent and dissipate foam by destabilizing bubbles, offering a chemical-free solution for…
A well-preserved Paleolithic site in northern China reveals a new and previously unidentified set of…
Special shell protects Antarctic scallop from ice build-up. Airplane wings that don’t ice up or…
Sequencing the complex potato genome opens the door to breeding more resilient varieties, enhancing global…
A recent review paper highlights the significant theoretical and practical advancements in magnetic topological materials,…
Researchers find salt deposits in an impact crater on the dwarf planet. The third-largest crater…
A COVID-19 risk variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces a person’s risk of contracting HIV by…
Neutrinos Are Lighter Than 0.8 Electronvolts New world record: KATRIN experiment limits neutrino mass with…
European joint experiment prepares transition to large-scale ITER project. Following the example of the sun,…