Research project ATTO

Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds and further precipitation over the Amazon rainforest more

Max Planck researchers are witnessing first-hand the alarming scale of forest fires in the Amazon more

European Geosciences Union honors Eliane Gomes Alves, project leader in the Trumbore department, with the Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award. more

With "Mission ATTO", the research project ATTO sends German students from grade 8 onwards on a fictional research trip to the Brazilian rainforest. more

At certain times in the year, more soot particles reach the Amazon rainforest from bush fires in Africa than from regional fires. more