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Three Black Holes Discovered in a Young Galaxy for the first time more

Second data release nearly doubles the previously known eROSITA X-ray sources to two million more

Observation of the first signature of ambipolar diffusion in a prestellar core. The measurements reveal a subtle drift between ionized and neutral gas, offering new insight into the role of magnetic fields in star formation. more

Former MPE PhD student honored for her outstanding dissertation more

Combining NOEMA and JWST data unveils how structured galaxies regulated gas dynamics to fuel star formation in the early universe. more

Dr. Esra Bulbul, scientist at MPE, has been selected for the prestigious Henriette Herz Scouting Program of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, a distinction that recognizes her academic excellence, international research leadership, and commitment to fostering the next generation of scientists. more

Today, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) - which recently completed the largest survey ever taken of the early universe – has released all of its immense, information-rich database to the public.  more

Paola Caselli, Director at Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, was named Oort Professor 2026 at University Leiden. She will deliver the Oort Lecture and follows Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel as MPE’s second Oort Professor. more

In a new study led by the Center for Astrochemical Studies (CAS) and conducted in collaboration with the Centro de Astrobiología in Madrid, MPE scientists combined laboratory experiments and advanced computer modeling to investigate how sulfur-bearing molecules evolve on icy grains in interstellar space.  more

Missing baryons found in galaxy cluster outskirts.
Research uncovers 90% of missing baryonic matter in galaxy cluster outskirts, enhancing cosmic structure understanding. more

MPE and IUCAA establish Max Planck Partner Group to advance astrophysics research more

Help Classify Euclid Data in Space Warps Project.
Contribute to groundbreaking astronomy by classifying Euclid telescope images in citizen science initiative. more