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Virtual forest bathing alleviates stress

July 02, 2025

Multisensory vs. unisensory nature experiences in Virtual Reality increase sense of wellbeing and connectedness to nature more

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Long Night of Science at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development

June 13, 2025

Press Release

The event is all about what society will be talking about in the future. more

Journalism: Online headlines shift from concise to click-worthy

May 19, 2025

ARC Press Release

International study finds profound changes in the style of digital journalism more

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In the "Other Highlights" section, you will find references to selected statements, interviews, podcasts, or other contributions in which scientists of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development were involved. more

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The photo shows Chi (Zoe) Ngo (female), smiling in front of a concrete-like wall that is divided diagonally and painted white in the upper right half. She is wearing a white top. She wears her long, black, curly hair loose.

Zoe Ngo part of the 2024 Jacobs Foundation LEVANTE Program

June 11, 2025

Awards

The Learning Variability Network Exchange (LEVANTE) is a global initiative focused on advancing our understanding of children’s learning variability more

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Ulman Lindenberger elected Foreign Member of the Royal Society

May 20, 2025

Awards

The world’s oldest national scientific association honors the German developmental psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist for his outstanding achievements more