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A cosmic laboratory for planet formation in the WISPIT-2 System

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Nudibranchs create their colourful patterns using structural colours, which they arrange in microscopic dots similar to Impressionist paintings

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The director emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics is the first German researcher to receive this prestigious mathematics prize

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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.

The Max Planck Postdoc Program offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. Applications for the new call are possible until April 13, 2026

The Max Planck Postdoc Program offers top emerging talents a range of attractive measures and opportunities. The current call for applications is open from March 1st until April 13th, 2026.

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The MPG offers excellent researchers again the possibility to apply for a position as a Leader of a Lise Meitner Research Group in all areas of science. Applications are possible until April 15th, 2026.

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

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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

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

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