It’s almost time! The 2nd Annual Conference on #AestheticDevelopment takes place on November 20, 2025, at the MPIEA in Frankfurt am Main. Registration to attend the conference is open until November, 10 ⏰. More information: https://t.co/VZXzPvUPAQ

What does it mean to be ripe—and why do we find it so beautiful? Philosopher #LeonJoskowitz explores how #ripeness, #taste, and #perception shape our #senseofbeauty. 📅 Nov 6, 2025 | 🕕 6 p.m. 📍 MPIEA Library, Frankfurt am Main 🗣️ Talk in German More: https://t.co/7YNGCGX3Bm

Can you tell an #AIvoice from a human one? @BruderCamila, Pamela Breda (University of Applied Arts Vienna), & @LarrouyMaestri found that while synthetic #TextToSpeech voices often fool us, they’re still rated as less attractive than human ones. Learn more:  https://t.co/GccgtTRlFD

Today, our Institute hosted a distinguished delegation from @USeoul, led by President Yongkul Won, during their visit to #GoetheUniversityFrankfurt. The visit focused on Germany’s model of cooperation between university and non-university #ResearchInstitutions.

Nikita Kudakov and his project partners have successfully advanced to Phase 2 of the MAX!mize start-up program of @maxplanckpress! Get involved: Are you a singer, rapper, or DJ and would like to enhance your live performance? Read more → https://t.co/XuG4LXJksB

Hindemith „bewusst“ oder „gefühlsbetont“ erleben: Das MPIEA lädt zu zwei Konzerten mit Vortrag und einer begleitenden Studie ein. Wann? 21. und 25. November, 2025 Wo? MPIEA, Grüneburgweg 14, 60322 Frankfurt am Main Mehr Informationen: https://t.co/Wi2aiQYt1F

📢 Call for Abstracts! The 2nd Annual Conference on #AestheticDevelopment takes place on Nov 20, 2025, at the MPIEA. We invite submissions on how children engage with and develop through the arts. 🗓 Deadline: Oct 12, 2025 🔗 https://t.co/T6QpUJcui7 #Aesthetics #Conference

Today is a special day for us—it's #InternationalMusicDay! We investigate why and how people create art and how they perform, experience, and evaluate it, with a particular focus on #music. Learn more about our diverse #research 👉  https://t.co/6sMAfpuL2O

The new application cycle for our fully funded international graduate program has just started. You can now apply via our website, sign up for a Q&A, or participate in the Applicant Support Program https://t.co/7EURS8HiDC ! 👍🏻🧠👏🏾#passionforscience, #maxplanckschools

Why do some people never have #sex, even later in life? A new study, conducted by @amsterdamumc and @UQ_News alongside researchers of our Institute, explores this fascinating question. Check out the @PNASNews paper here:  https://t.co/em2qUk5irY @laurawesseldijk #Sexlessness

We’re excited to welcome Kaj Duncan David as our new INHABIT artist-in-residence! The renowned composer and performer explores connections between human and synthetic sounds to craft musical dialogues—something he’ll further develop at our Institute. 🠒 https://t.co/1QA3R5hxja

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Congratulations to David Poeppel from the MPIEA, recipient of the 2025 SNL Distinguished Career Award! A leading figure in cognitive neuroscience, Poeppel's remarkable work has reshaped our understanding of neural language processing. #SNL2025 #Neuroscience @SNLmtg

You’ve probably heard all about #AI taking over the world. So how about a fresh perspective? On Sept 17, 7 p.m. @MPI_ae hosts a #concert where 3 pianists improvise live—with each other and with an AI-inspired system. Curious? More info & livestream: https://t.co/rXO1inXeW6

Our new paper is out @CellReports! Rebekka Tenderra @r_tenderra et al show that intelligence is linked to interindividual differences in relational integration in hippocampal cognitive maps, supporting an information processing based view on intelligence:

🥳Out now! 🥳 What makes live experiences special? We collect EEG data from more than 20 people simultaneously while they watch a live dance performance - Detective Work, by @SekeChim in collaboration with @stephmcmann https://t.co/88UwugMB6w

Congratulations to Fredrik Ullén, Director of the MPIEA, on receiving the 2025 @MensaFoundation Prize! He was honored for his pioneering #research on the neural basis of expertise through the lens of #music practice. Read more: https://t.co/19RqP3ysyx (Photo: Sandy Marak)

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🎶 How does urban life influence our music choices? A research team analyzed the listening habits of 2.5 million people in France, Brazil, and Germany. The study found that urban dwellers select more diverse music compared to rural populations. Read more: https://t.co/xBYSkB6V5i