Glimpse into the dark side of the universe

The scientist from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics is honoured for his contributions to attosecond physics

An attosecond is a billionth of a billionth of a second. Hard to imagine? This animation describes it vividly

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

The Japanese government awards the former Max-Planck and OIST President the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, one of Japan's highest national honours, in recognition of his contributions to Japanese science

Two physicists and a developmental biologist will head the three new Dioscuri Centres in the Czech Republic.

The Nobel Prize is often dubbed the Oscar of science. In the Max Planck Society, 31 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.