Homepage Newsroom Astrophysics Oxygen ions near Jupiter January 12, 2022 Astronomy Astrophysics Solar System In the planet's inner radiation belts, researchers also find a previously unknown ion source more The James Webb Space Telescope contains technology from Heidelberg December 23, 2021 Astronomy Astrophysics The space observatory launches into space with equipment developed and built at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy more “We expect ground-breaking findings” December 23, 2021 Astronomy Astrophysics Interview with Oliver Krause from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy about the James Webb Space Telescope more Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System material December 22, 2021 Astronomy Astrophysics Solar System International research team investigated the isotopic composition of rocky planets more Scientific highlights 2021 December 22, 2021 Astronomy Astrophysics Biodiversity Climate Corona Earth Sciences Genetics Human History Immunobiology Infection Biology Language Medicine Microbiology (B&M) Neanderthals Psychology Quantum Physics Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2021 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more Show more