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🌍 The annual mortality rate from air pollution 🌫️ and extreme temperatures 🌡️ could reach 30 million by the end of the 21st century. 😟 A recent international study led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry 🔬 reveals alarming findings based on advanced numerical simulations: 👉 Air pollution-related deaths could increase fivefold. 👉 Temperature-related mortality could rise sevenfold. For at least 20% of the global population, extreme temperatures may become a greater health risk than air pollution. These projections highlight the urgent need for global action on climate change and pollution mitigation. 🌱 🧐 Find more information in our press release: https://lnkd.in/e_W5t4Qm #ClimateChange #AirPollution #ExtremeTemperatures #GlobalHealth #Sustainability #Research #Science #MaxPlanckInstitute    

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Mikhail Eremets, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Institute has lost a highly acclaimed scientist and valued colleague, whose groundbreaking research has significantly advanced the field of superconductivity. Among other achievements, Dr. Mikhail Eremets discovered superconductivity at near-room temperature in hydrogen-rich materials. Since 2001, Mikhail led the independent High-Pressure Chemistry and Physics research group at our Institute, achieving groundbreaking discoveries in high-pressure and superconductivity research. Among his many achievements, he and his team reached record-breaking critical temperatures in hydrides, pioneering near-room-temperature superconductivity and inspiring researchers worldwide. His exceptional contributions earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the McGroddy Prize, Matthias Prize, and Falling Walls Breakthrough Award. Beyond his scientific achievements, Mikhail will be remembered as a passionate, open-minded colleague and an inspiring figure in the global research community. For further information on Mikhail’s research, please check our press release: https://lnkd.in/eqhUgB83 #Superconductivity #HighPressureResearch #ScientificLegacy Photo: Thomas Hartmann

Planktonic foraminifera, microscopic marine organisms, play a crucial role in the ocean’s carbon cycle. 🌊 However, a recent study by Centre for Research and Teaching in Environmental Geoscience, Aix-Marseille University, Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité, and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry reveals a concerning trend: their populations are shrinking rapidly due to ocean warming and acidification. 🌡️ Rising CO₂ levels are making it harder for these single-celled organisms to form their protective shells, directly threatening their survival. While they are trying to adapt by migrating to cooler waters, the rapid pace of environmental change often outstrips their ability to adjust. 🔗 Learn more about this research and its implications for marine ecosystems at: https://lnkd.in/erVhJErf #Foraminifera #ClimateChange #MarineScience #CarbonCycle #OceanConservation #Sustainability

The Role of Rain in Nanoparticle Formation in the Amazon Rainforest 🌧️🌿 During the wet season, heavy rainfalls regularly occur in the Amazon Rainforest. A new study led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz reveals that these rains lead to the formation of large amounts of natural nanoparticles in the air above the forest canopy. These particles play a crucial role in cloud formation and can contribute to more rainfall. For more insights, read the full press release here: 📑💧 https://lnkd.in/e3fvJfZj #EnvironmentalResearch #Amazon #ClimateChange #Nanoparticles #Sustainability #AtmosphericScience

🌊 Corals in Ancient Symbiosis. 🌊 Around 400 million years ago, corals lived in a symbiotic relationship with algae. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt , and the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt, including Jonathan Jung and Simon Felix Zoppe have demonstrated this through the analysis of nitrogen isotopes from fossil corals found in the Eifel and Sauerland regions. This discovery identifies the oldest photosymbiosis in corals to date. In this relationship, the photosynthetic partner, the algae, provides nutrients through the process of photosynthesis, while the coral offers protection and access to light. This photosymbiosis could explain why prehistoric coral reefs reached enormous sizes despite nutrient-poor environments. The results provide valuable insights into the nutrient cycles of Earth’s history and the development of today’s coral ecosystems. 🐠🌿 For more information: https://lnkd.in/eHYvSsiE   #corals #photosymbiosis #coralecosystems

🌍 Asthma and Fine Particles: A Critical Concern. Recent research led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry has uncovered alarming findings regarding long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅). This global study, involving data from approximately 25 million individuals, reveals that PM₂.₅ significantly increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults. In fact, around 30% of new asthma cases can be attributed to this pollutant, underscoring the urgent public health threat posed by air pollution. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eN9b3gGV #Asthma #AirPollution #HealthResearch #PM2.5 #particulatematter

Time for some international perspectives! 🌍 Meet Wenjun, a postdoc in Aerosol Chemistry at the MPI for Chemistry 🧪. In this video, the young scientist from China shares her experience of finding an apartment in Mainz 🏙️ and why she chose to live on her own. She also talks about taking an in-house German course at our institute—learning German is super helpful, she says. 📚 . . #MeetTheScientist #WomenInSTEM #PhDLife #MainzMoments #LifeinMainz #ScientistLife #InternationalPerspectives #MainzVibes #NewBeginnings #MPIforChemistry  

🌊  A double threat to Cold-Water Coral Reefs deep-sea corals is unfolding! The warm water from above and extremely cold water from below are putting cold-water corals in the Tropical East Pacific under immense stress, leading to significant coral bleaching. In collaboration with the Rohr Foundation, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC), collected coral cores and water samples at the Clipperton Atoll. They are documenting an unexpected coral bleaching event that has already led to a massive coral die-off. 📌 Key Highlights: - Unexpected coral bleaching observed in a deep-sea coral reef in the East Pacific. - This bleaching is caused by extremely cold water, which is unusual compared to known warm-water bleaching events. - Increasing frequency of El Niño and La Niña events may further escalate threats to these ecosystems. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/e3bjsKBp #CoralBleaching #ClimateChange #DeepSea #MPIC #EastPacific #CoralReefs #ElNiño

Work safety is a top priority for us at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. In September, we dedicated an entire week to the topic of work safety. The workshops prepare our scientists for research missions on water, on land and in the air. The atmospheric scientist Subha S Raj prepared in the Thuringian Forest for her assignment at the ATTO research station in the Brazilian rainforest.

International Perspectives! 🌍 Pleased to introduce Ashmi Mishra, who is conducting research on chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry 🧪. In this video, the young scientist, who grew up in France, shares what motivated her to pursue her PhD 🎓 with us and gives insight into her journey as a young scientist 👩🔬. Ashmi, who enjoys jogging and cycling in her free time, also tells us which German customs she finds both enjoyable 😄 and challenging 🤔. #InternationalPerspectives #MeetTheScientist #WomenInSTEM #PhDLife #ScientistLife #MPIforChemistry