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

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

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

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 ...

Power naps: Orangutans compensate for sleep deprivation by taking naps during the day. The length of their sleep is influenced by the presence of other orangutans, nighttime temperatures, and ...

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

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

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

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

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

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