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A total of 194 publications from seven countries participated in the first international corporate media award, a competition reflecting trends in the area of corporate media. MaxPlanckResearch was presented with an Award of Excellence: "What particularly impressed us was the manner in which the magazine utilise images. Images were optimally used to illustrate abstract contents. In addition, images showing scientists within the context of their research work were intelligently selected and integrated into the page layout. MaxPlanckForschung provides an excellent overview of the broad spectrum of the Max Planck Society's research subjects." (Excerpt from the jury's appraisal).

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MPR 1 /2008

Focus "Evolution"

Darwin’s Intelligent Design
Roll Call for Molecules
The Building Blocks of Evolution
Egoism May Facilitate Cooperation

Magazine 1 /2008

Viewpoint

The Planet’s Laundromat

The Amazon region cleans the atmosphere, keeps the global atmospheric cycle running and stores water on a grand scale. These are just three reasons why the Max Planck Society main-
tains a branch in Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon region.

Biology & Medicine

Rukina’s Remarkable Family

Studying gorillas requires courage as well as stamina. To investigate the lifestyles of these primates, researchers track them through the rainforest of Uganda – at a respectful distance.

Material & Technology

Gerhard Ertl

Gerhard Ertl lives for his research, but there is no grimness in
his determination. The Nobel Prize winner laughs much and
often – and is very free with his humorous remarks.

Culture & Society

Fighting It Out in Court

In the German Rail workers’ wage dispute, the opposing parties frequently resorted to the labor courts. Political scientist Britta Rehder foresees unwelcome consequences if this becomes the general rule.

Demographic Change – A Security Issue

The structure of the population is changing
– in Germany and in the world as a whole.

Police Dragnets Catch Few Fish

Criminologist Dirk Pehl analyzes the practice and success of this investigation method. According to his findings, it is worthwhile only in preparing large-scale DNA tests.