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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 4 /2002

Focus "Plant Research"

Do Leaves Harbour Heavy Metals?
"Solutions from the Region for the Region"
Fungus Drains Resistance
Immune System Assembled from Existing Molecular Building Blocks

Magazine 4 /2002

Viewpoint

Copying Welcome!

Bad news for the German school system. PISA scientist Dr. Petra Stanat from the MPI for Human Development suggests taking a look on the other side of the fence to learn a lesson from others.

Biology & Medicine

How Language Hits a Nerve

In her public lecture at the MPS’s annual general meeting in Halle, Prof. Angela Friederici from the MPI for Neuropsychological Research explained the way in which our brain processes language.

Environment & Climate

Supercomputer Accelerates Climate Studies

Armed with a new high-performance computer, researchers at the MPI for Meteorology are starting the job of simulating "system Earth" and modelling the interplay between atmosphere, ocean, and continental biomass.

Culture & Society

Magic Spells to Combat Pests

Insects play an important role in cultural history. Researcher couple Prof. Hermann and Dr. Anna Levinson – formerly at the
MPI for Behavioural Physiology – struck a rich seam in Egypt.

Poor Report for the German School System

We report firsthand on the background and results of the PISA study in which 32 countries participated. Leading the German team was the MPI for Human Development.

Fritz W. Scharpf

Prof. Fritz W. Scharpf, Director at MPI for the Study of
Societies, is one of Europe’s most eminent social scientists.
His analyses command the respect of both colleagues and
politicians.