Research highlights 2024
The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share
The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share.
Genomes of seven early Europeans show they belonged to a small, isolated group that had recently mixed with Neandertals but left no present-day descendants
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Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, at a staggering distance of over 160 000 light-years from us, WOH G64 is a dying star roughly 2000 times the size of the Sun
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Emission reductions from climate mitigation projects are significantly lower than claimed, a new meta-study shows.
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Longitudinal study examines organ donation rates in five countries that have changed their organ donation default policy from opt-in to opt-out.
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Spatial proteomics provides therapeutic approach for patients with toxic epidermal necrolysis
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A circuit between the brain and gut influences the gut flora and thus regulates the immune system
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The newly developed robotic leg is inspired by living creatures and jumps over different terrains much more manoeuvrable and energy-efficiently than previous robots
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An assessment of the climate effects of nitrogen emissions from fertilisers and fossil fuels
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HyFiT fuels can reduce the carbon footprint of heavy goods transport and cut harmful emissions
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Researchers observe a wild orangutan applying a plant with known medicinal properties to a wound, a first for a wild animal
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An analysis of the famous composer's genetic make-up has revealed that DNA data has so far been too imprecise in capturing a person's abilities
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Recent study shows evolution of kinship structures through 2100
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