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Artistic rendering of a young planetary system seen from within the protoplanetary disc. In the foreground, a planet orbits within a vast, flattened disc of gas and dust, shown in swirling shades of orange, yellow, and white. The planet appears to be carving a dark, circular gap into the disc. A smaller bright star shines at the centre, surrounded by concentric rings. Pebble-sized particles are visible near the planet's orbit, giving a sense of depth and motion.

The detection of atmospheric methane and silicon monoxide suggests that it originated in a region analogous to the Solar System’s domain of gas and ice giants. more

Astronomy’s dirty window to space

Researchers reconstruct detailed map of dust in the Milky Way more

More women directors than ever before

The share of women in leadership positions at the Max Planck Society continues to grow more

12 women driving science forward

Twelve Max Planck researchers were appointed between January 2024 and 2025. Their research areas are as diverse as their scientific backgrounds more

A vivid image of the spiral galaxy Messier 77 (M77), also known as NGC 1068. The galaxy exhibits an impressive structure with a brightly glowing centre and spiralling arms extending far into space. The spiral arms are highlighted by pink and red regions, representing areas of active star formation. The galaxy is surrounded by countless small points of light, representing distant stars and galaxies. In the foreground, a bright, star-like point shines on the left side of the galaxy. The galaxy's colours range from white and blue in the centre to reddish hues in the outer regions.

A new type of observation reveals what makes the cores of active galaxies glow. more

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