In the U.S., the monthly payments increase the longer one works—researchers have now examined whether delaying retirement is ...

Ancient pathogen genomes from old bones: a team of scientists from Germany and Argentina have reconstructed two genomes of ...

New treatment approaches: Their work opens up new possibilities for treatments that specifically target the neural environment of tumors. Prize details: The prize, worth €60,000, will be awarded on ...

Artificial intelligence can support early warning systems for extreme weather events and their impacts, thereby minimizing ...

Clinical application: Treatment in a mouse model with milciclib in combination with mirvetuximab significantly reduced tumor ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

As far as employment, salaries and benefits are concerned, the Max Planck Society and its Institutes base their actions on ...