Max Planck Institute

Physicists unveil atomic nucleus deformation in hunt for dark forces
New insights into the structure of atomic nuclei

Analysis of over 50,000 stars reveals Sun’s ability for massive solar eruptions
Solar Superflares once per Century.

AI framework automatically discovers experimental designs in microscopy
It performs optimizations 10,000 times faster than well-established methods.
A close link between language abilities and musical skills
The study revealed overlapping genetic variants between rhythm-related skills and language-related traits.
A new interstellar tunnel found in our solar system’s hot bubble
eROSITA unveils asymmetries in temperature and shape of our Local Hot Bubble.
Artificial muscle-powered robotic leg jumps across different terrains
Artificial muscles propel a robotic leg to walk and jump.
Older males outcompete young males in extramarital breeding
When adult male blue tits were absent, young males were more likely to father “extra-pair” offspring.
Scientists successfully generated 3D visualizations of chloroplasts’ copying machines
Light into the darkness of photosynthesis.
How the clustering of clouds and storms impacts rainfall extremes?
New climate model shows more extreme rainfall in the tropics with increased temperatures.
Scientists modeled the different signatures of a kilonova explosion simultaneously
The goldmine of a neutron star collision.
A high-resolution map of the Milky Way in 3D
The produced 3D map will be highly useful for a wide range of applications.
Astrophysical Chaos: What happens if you put a black hole into the Sun?
In a hypothetical scenario, small, primordial black holes could be captured by newly forming stars.
Using radio waves to remotely monitor nuclear weapons stockpiles
Researchers proposed a new method for monitoring nuclear disarmament treaties.
Electrons drive giant, nonlinear elastic response in Sr2RuO4
Current-carrying electrons can make the lattice much softer than usual in the material Sr2RuO4.
Obesity drug enhances learning in people with obesity
Liraglutide's brain-boosting potential in obesity management.
Solar battery that can absorb light and store energy simultaneously
The synthesized material can be used to create a solar battery.
JWST discovered water in a rocky planet-forming zone
Astronomers expect terrestrial planets to be forming in that zone.
Age-related myelin degeneration linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers identify new pathway to alzheimer's disease.
Nature-inspired compounds break down cancer gene’s RNA
Nature-inspired compounds can be used to target cancer genes' RNA.
Physicists tracked electron recollision in real-time
The classical description of electron motion is justified.
Jellyfish-like robots could be used to clean up oceans
Jellyfish-Bot could be used to help in environmental cleanup.
Surprising similarities found in stone tools of early humans and monkeys
The study challenges long held beliefs about the origins of intentional tool production in our own lineage.