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Liquid water molecules are inherently asymmetric

New insight into the bonds between water molecule more

Special “ice nucleation proteins”, which are produced by certain bacteria, have the ability to control the freezing point of water.

Researchers unlock mechanism of ice-nucleating bacteria more

Foundations of success

Founded in 1983, the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research began its research operations in 1984, at that time still in rooms at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Seven interviewees, who played a key role in shaping the Institute, talk about the challenges of the early days. more

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