After migrating to their wintering grounds, the animals move as little as possible to conserve energy ...

In a significant advancement for cancer research, a team of scientists from Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, ...

The Moon is much older than previously thought. Its crust was reheated after its formation - and has thus misled researchers in determining its age The Moon is apparently quite reluctant to reveal its ...

The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) in Jena is dedicated to interdisciplinary basic research in the field of Earth system sciences with a focus on climate and ecosystems. The ...

The reception, designed to echo the structure of a musical "prelude," was held for the second time since Max Planck President Patrick Cramer took office, and is intended to serve as both a reflection ...

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) is an internationally respected research institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG) with currently two research departments, several research ...

The institutes differ greatly in their knowledge objectives and in their research methods. These range from interpretative, comparative procedures in law, history and the arts, to qualitative and ...

Proteins are the molecular building blocks and engines of the cell, and are involved in practically all life processes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry investigate the ...

This timeline outlines the events, milestones and turning points in the history of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society up from the founding idea from 1909 through to 1945.

Proponents argue that politically correct language does justice to all segments of the population and leads to more constructive and respectful interactions. Critics, on the other hand, speak of ...