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Delegation of seven individuals stands in front of a large observatory structure.

MPE Director Reinhard Genzel and German Federal President Steinmeier visit threatened telescope site in Chile

March 07, 2025

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and a delegation visit some of the largest astronomical observatories threatened by a planned industrial plant on the Chilean coast more

Patrick Cramer (2nd from right) at the opening ceremony of the Max Planck Office in Israel together with the Israeli President Isaac Herzog (3rd from right).

Max Planck Society opens office in Jerusalem

December 03, 2024

International Research Policy

The office in Jerusalem aims to foster cooperation even in difficult times more

Two men in business suits are shaking hands. The man on the left, with short, graying hair, is wearing a dark navy or black suit, a light-colored collared shirt, and a dark tie. He is middle-aged, and appears to be of East Asian descent, judging by his facial features. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera. The man on the right, with short brown hair and glasses, is also wearing a dark navy or black suit, a light colored collared shirt, and a teal-blue tie. He is middle-aged and appears to be of European descent. He is also smiling and looking directly ahead, though his focus is slightly turned toward the camera. The background is a bright, mustard-yellow backdrop with a repeating patterned design that resembles a grid or woven texture. Logos or banners, containing Chinese and English text, are visible on the wall behind the men. The banners seem to be related to science or an academic institution. The typography and graphic elements suggest a celebratory event or an anniversary. The 1973-2023 or similar numbers and anniversary wording are on the backdrop.

“In these challenging times, we as scientists must stand united”

October 29, 2024

International Research Policy

The Max Planck Society (MPG) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are celebrating 50 years of cooperation more

Post from the North Pole

Biodiversity Climate International

Christina Bienhold from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen spent two months on the research icebreaker Polarstern in the central Arctic. As co-leader of the ArcWatch-1 expedition she reached the North Pole in summer 2023. more

Post from Perth, Australia

Ecology (B&M) Evolutionary Biology Genetics International

Jozefien Van de Velde from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne traveled to Australia for two months in search of frogs in the outback. This was no easy task, as her study subjects are nocturnal, hide underground in dry conditions, and only emerge after heavy rain. more