Physics Nobel Prize 2023 for Ferenc Krausz

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The scientist from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics is honoured for his contributions to attosecond physics Physics Nobel Prize 2023 for Ferenc Krausz

The paparazzo of electrons

Ferenc Krausz from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in Munich is considered the founder of attosecond physics. more

The making of a quantum movie

Electrons hold the world together. When chemical reactions yield new substances, they play a leading role. And in electronics, too, they are the protagonists more

How short is an attosecond?

An attosecond is one billionth of a billionth of a second. Hard to imagine? This animation explains it clearly and in an easily understandable way more

Research News

Unique voice print in parrots

Unique voice print in parrots

October 04, 2023
Behavioral Biology Cognitive Research
Individual voice could help birds be recognized in a flock, no matter what they say
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The three Dioscuri leaders from the left: Helena Reichlova, Barbora Špačková and Peter Fabian. © Rene Volfik - FZU, Aykut Argun, Markéta Křížová

Three new Dioscuri leaders in the Czech Republic

September 25, 2023
International
Two physicists and a developmental biologist will head the three new Dioscuri Centres in the Czech Republic.
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Grey outline of a zebrafish brain with individual neurons that are depicted as colorful spheres with long extensions.

Vision in the brain – hardwired for action

September 27, 2023
Brain Developmental Biology
Brain circuits for vision develop without any kind of input from the retina in zebrafish
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Further News

75 years Max Planck Society

Pioneers of Science

Pioneers of Science

The Nobel Prize is often dubbed the Oscar of science. In the Max Planck Society, 30 researchers have been honoured with the iconic award. To commemorate its anniversary, the MPG is showcasing a Digital Story and an exhibition delving into the significant scientific breakthroughs both in the present and the past
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“Courage to implement cultural change”

“Courage to implement cultural change”

An interview with Birgit Kolboske, historian at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science  about her book “Hierarchies. Gender Trouble and the Harnack Principle: Women in the Max Planck Society”
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A logo and its history

A logo and its history

April 11, 2023
75 years Max Planck Society
From the portrait of the emperor to the goddess of wisdom - the trademark of the Max Planck Society has a varied history
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75 years Max Planck Society

Career

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Prestigious ERC funding for 20 Max Planck researchers

September 05, 2023
Awards Support for young researchers
The European Research Council (ERC) awards 20 Starting Grants to the Max Planck Society, ten of them to female researchers
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The path to a doctorate

The path to a doctorate

When it comes to training and supporting doctoral students, Max Planck institutes have a wealth of experience to call on. They cooperate closely with the universities through which the doctorates are officially awarded.
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Job Offers

PhD positions (m/f/d) | Quantum Materials

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Dresden
October 04, 2023

Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship and Postdoctoral Positions (m/f/d)

Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Heidelberg
October 04, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Position (m/f/d)

Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Garching
October 02, 2023
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Publications


Talent Companion
Research is calling - We promote pioneers in science
75 years Max Planck Society
MaxPlanckResearch 1/2023: Safety and Security
Annual Report 2022 of the Max Planck Society
Yearbook Highlights 2022
Connection to the World
Lise Meitner Excellence Program 2021
Living and working in Germany
Evaluation - The procedures of the Max Planck Society
MaxPlanckResearch 2/2023: Focus – World shaking

From the Institutes


MPI of Biochemistry
Understanding the single cell proteome in the context of their tissue more
MPI for Biological Intelligence (Martinsried site), et al.
Distributed workload in the fly brain more
MPI of Biophysics, et al.
Phosphate escapes from actin through the backdoor more
MPI for Astronomy
The cradle of black holes more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
Probing the deep genetic structure of Africa more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
Behavior is the secret to success for a range expansion more
MPI of Molecular Physiology
Career choice in stem cells: Predetermined or self-selected? more
MPI of Psychiatry
A closer look at cognition more
MPI for Chemical Ecology
Tracking down the formation of cardenolides in plants more
MPI for Mathematics in the Sciences
What do neurons, fireflies and dancing the Nutbush have in common? more
MPI for Human Development
Socioeconomic inequality in children’s epigenetics more
MPI for Radio Astronomy
A Smoking Gun for Supermassive Binaries in Active Galactic Nuclei more
Icarus, et al.
Movement sensors can detect disease in wild boar more
MPI of Animal Behavior
Unlocking the secrets of animal groups more
MPI of Biochemistry
"Radar" detects active cellular destroyers more
MPI of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
A map to study the behavior of early pancreas cells more
MPI for Biological Intelligence (Martinsried site), et al.
Thrush Nightingales, Territoriality and Testosterone more
MPI of Biophysics
Mystery of potential antibiotic target protein CydDC solved more

Videos 


Cell droplet research

Cell droplet research

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A new hope for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases / A film about the research of Anthony Hyman, who was awarded with the Koerber Prize 2022 and the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences 2023
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Flight and trauma

Flight and trauma

Video March 18, 2022
Migration Psychology
Traumatic experiences arising from flight from war zones can lead to distressing symptoms, which impair everyday life. Now with Ukrainian subtitles
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Covid-19: from vaccination to medication

Covid-19: from vaccination to medication

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Three pioneering experts - Uğur Şahin, Tzachi Pilpel & Patrick Cramer - discussed the future of fighting Covid-19.on Nov 11, 2021
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Optogenetics briefly explained

Optogenetics briefly explained

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Optogenetics is a relatively new field that uses light to control genetically modified cells. It is based on light-activated membrane proteins, such as bacteriorhodopsin or channelrhodopsin, that are built into nerve cells
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Four questions for Raisa Sherif

Four questions for Raisa Sherif

Video March 04, 2021
Social Sciences Support for young researchers
Raisa Sherif,  now a senior research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, talks about her work, what advice she has for girls who want to become researchers, and the challenges of becoming a researcher.
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