A hidden mechanism continuously forms new aerosol particles from gaseous precursors in the Amazon rainforest, challenging previous assumptions about the sources of cloud condensation nuclei and their role in the hydrological cycle and climate.
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Satellite measurements suggest that scientific and government reports don’t capture how methane emissions are rising, which could hamper mitigation efforts.
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Dogs leave their mark not only on the floor but also in the air: they alter the composition of their surroundings, from gases and particles to microorganisms. more
The SANAT flight campaign investigated the origin and transport of aerosols in the Antarctic atmosphere that cause the formation of clouds – for the first time also far inland more
The atmospheric scientist Eric A. Kort has accepted the appointment as new director of the Atmospheric Chemistry Department at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz.
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The Max Planck Institute for Chemistry mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Stuart Penkett, who was closely associated with the institute as External Scientific Member for many years.
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New study by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry shows: The ratio of certain forest scent molecules provides precise insights into the stress state of the rainforest
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For the first time in 40 years, the cold, nutrient-rich deep water of the Gulf of Panama did not reach the sea surface. This had a significant impact on local fisheries.
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