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Claims of abuse inside German top research institute

March 13, 2025

One of Germany's top research institutions, the Max Planck Society, is celebrated for its Nobel Prize winning breakthroughs. But a number of young scientists there have now raised allegations of abuse, sexism, and institutional silence. DW's investigative reporter Lewis Sanders talks about how toxic power dynamics in elite research environments are upending careers and mental health.

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