Max Planck Institute

Discoveries Neandertal DNA linked to more muscle mass in modern adults

An ancient receptor carried by millions of people still leaves small marks on muscle growth, jaw shape and tooth roots.

Space A cosmic gateway near Earth may connect us to other distant worlds Joseph Shavit

Space What a rare lensed supernova could mean for measuring cosmic expansion Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Elephant whiskers act like touch sensors built into the trunk Hannah Shavit-Weiner