Newsroom – Category: Physics & Astrophysics

The James Webb Telescope reveals highly distant objects more

A new method to cool gases of polar molecules to near absolute zero paves the way for studying quantum effects of exotic forms of matter more

Astronomers simulate physical processes in the interstellar medium of galaxies at “Cosmic Noon” for future SKAO observations more

Choosing the right proteins can improve the mouthfeel of vegetarian sausages more

The balloon-borne solar telescope has survived the termination of its flight well more

Astronomical objects appear in unprecedented detail in the first images from the James Webb Telescope more

For two years now, the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg has had a new department where researchers study the atmospheres of extrasolar planets. Its young director Laura Kreidberg has made a name for herself with sensational observations and is one of the lucky ones who will be observing with the new James Webb Space Telescope. more

The space observatory launched into space with equipment developed and built at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy more

Interview with Oliver Krause from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy about the James Webb Space Telescope more

Cryptographic systems that even quantum computers cannot crack will soon be standard in the USA more