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Gene regulators for facial shapes

May 07, 2026
Developmental Biology Evolution
The diversity of facial shapes in birds and mammals is due to variations in non-coding DNA sequences

Fish take naps during the day, too

May 06, 2026
Brain
Zebrafish larvae have four sleep phases

Expanding the lifespan of solid-state batteries

April 29, 2026
Energy Materials Sciences (M&T)
Lithium dendrites propagate through a solid electrolyte like water cracks a rock - it could be prevented with a different design
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International

Two interdisciplinary Dioscuri Centres in Poland

April 21, 2026
International
The Call is directed at scientists from all scientific disciplines and all nationalities who are willing to establish a Dioscuri Centre at a Polish Host Institution

Between cutting-edge research and responsibility

April 16, 2026
How the Max Planck Society cooperates with China

Curiosity knows no boundaries

February 12, 2026
How Kenyan scientist Mercy Akinyi is establishing a Max Planck Humboldt Research Group in her home country
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Innovative training programmes for Phd students

Talented German and foreign junior scientists are offered the opportunity to earn a doctorate under excellent research conditions

New Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence

March 12, 2026
Artificial Intelligence
The new School will develop advanced AI methods for basic life sciences research. The concept was developed under the coordination of Karsten Borgwardt, Director at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry.

Job Offers

Electronics Engineer (f/m/d) for Satellite Instrumentation (Project NewAthena WFI)

Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Garching
May 15, 2026

Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) | MRI Microscopy and Brain Metallomics

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig
May 12, 2026

Master’s thesis (m/f/d) | Macrophage Metabolism

Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried
May 11, 2026
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Topic Specials

Climate and Transformation

In addition to climate forecasts, the consequences of climate change are increasingly becoming the focus of research at Max Planck Institutes

The brain

The human brain is the most complex organ that nature has ever produced: 100 billion nerve cells and many times more contact points give it capabilities that no supercomputer can match

Migration

The causes and consequences of human mobility and its history are central topics for research at Max Planck Institutes
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From the Institutes


MPI for Gravitational Physics, et al.
Gravitational-wave detectors can now “autotune” their signals more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
Swartkrans Paranthropus and Sterkfontein Australopithecus  had different locomotor repertoires more
MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology
Double defense against self-recognition more
MPI for Marine Microbiology
Related bacteria in the ocean and the gut more
MPI for Evolutionary Biology
Altered behavior of conserved cells builds the shark´s face more
Sustainability Network, et al.
How do climate extremes alter animal societies? more
MPI of Animal Behavior
Beetles are likely dispersal vectors for “towering” worms more
MPI for Astronomy
A barren, rocky exoplanet with no protection from cosmic radiation more
Icarus, et al.
Icarus launches second system into orbit more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
Largest open dataset of great ape cognition more
MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
“Highways” in the Brain Help Young Children Form Plurals more
MPI for Evolutionary Biology
Multicellularity may have evolved without direct benefits more
MPI for Heart and Lung Research
Low NAD Levels Disrupt the Body’s Internal Clock During Cellular Aging more
MPI for Extraterrestrial Physics
Space telescope studies solar system X-ray glow more
MPI of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
The functions of BET proteins during gene activation more
MPI for the Study of Crime, Security and Law
Analytical method has impact on the findings more
MPI for Chemical Ecology
Insect symbioses are surprisingly fragile more
MPI for Chemistry, et al.
Fungi use “start button” for ice from bacteria more

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Science Day: 17 Goals for the Future

May 31, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM (Local Time Germany)

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Science Day: 17 Goals for the Future

May 31, 2026 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Room: Hermann Staudinger Lecture Hall and Polymer Path

Tomorrow Labs: The Festival at the Science Port Magdeburg - 6 June 2026

Jun 6, 2026 04:00 PM - 09:59 PM (Local Time Germany)
Magdeburg

Open Day at GEO600

Jul 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
GEO600, Schäferberg, 31157 Ruthe
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Multimedia


My Science and Me

What fascinates scientists about their research? What drives them? Science thrives on the people who shape it. Our picture gallery depicts aspects of research from the perspective of those who carry it out

Unraveling Behavior

Podcast
A science podcast about the patterns driving human judgment and decision making. In each episode,  Ana Sofia Morais sits down with a researcher to explore how people make decisions, how they handle risk, and how our surroundings and the online world shape our behavior.

Cell droplet research

Video
A new hope for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. A film about the research of Anthony Hyman, who was awared the Koerber Prize 2022 and the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences 2023.

Flight and Trauma

Video
Traumatic experiences from fleeing war zones can lead to distressing symptoms, which impair everyday life. Now with Ukranian sub-titles.
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Optogenetics | briefly explained

Video
Turning nerve cells on and off using pulses of light. Optogenetics is a relatively new field that uses light to control genetically modified cells. It is based on light-activated membrane proteins, such as bacteriorhodopsin or channelrhodopsin, that are built into nerve cells.
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