Yearbook report 2015 of Max Planck Innovation, the Max Planck Society's tech transfer office whose interdisciplinary team provides consulting services and support for scientists from the Max Planck Society with regard to evaluating inventions, applying for patents and founding companies. [more]

Obituary of former Max Planck President Hans F. Zacher who left a mark on the Max Planck Society that endured long after his term of office.  [more]

Ten years ago, on 16 February 2005, the Kyoto Protocol came into force. The aim of this international agreement was to reduce the annual emissions of greenhouse gases. Targets and expectations were high, but have the goals been met, and what should happen next? [more]

The Max Planck Society and the Minerva Foundation joined the Weizmann Institute of Science in inviting delegates to a two-day festive event to mark the 50th anniversary of German-Israeli diplomatic relations. In keeping with the motto “Celebrating 50 Years of German-Israeli Diplomatic Relations”, top scientists from the two countries came together in Tel Aviv and Rehovot on 10-11 February. [more]