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Violet light on, blue light off: Researchers at Leipzig University and TU Dresden have developed molecular switches that control bodily functions using light pulses. The scientists can use them to activate nerve cells, regulate adrenaline release and control intestinal movements. The new method could help to better understand diseases and develop new therapies.
A special kind of camera is being developed at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden: it combines artificial intelligence with spectral analysis to detect the chemical properties of materials. The compact technology makes quality checks in factories, recycling plants and fields faster, more precise and more sustainable. From fresh food to single-origin plastic recycling - the development opens up numerous applications.
Nursing homes are currently less protected against power cuts than clinics. Health Minister Köpping wants to change this.
A tragic death and several crimes in Leipzig and the surrounding area. Read the details on traffic checks, burglaries and damage to property here.
An attempted escape on Tuesday afternoon in Leipzig ends in an arrest. The driver escapes the traffic control, but is eventually caught.
In the border region between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, two districts are calling on the state governments to finally take decisive action on flood protection.
The 2024 forest fire season shows unusual developments in Saxony. Special measures and human behavior play a decisive role.
The poisonous spring ragwort is spreading in Saxony, state office recommends combating it. Plant contains harmful substances.
Police check speed with pupils at selected elementary school in Saxony as part of the "Blitz for Kids" campaign.
German Air Traffic Control (DFS) announced that flight operations at Dresden Airport will not be monitored from Leipzig until the end of 2025, three years later than planned.
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer believes it is possible that Ukraine could temporarily lose control of certain areas occupied by Russia in the event of a ceasefire.
Police detect more than a dozen criminal offenses during a drug check in Leipzig, including drunk driving and violations of the Narcotics Act.
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has again called for a "critical stocktaking" of benefits for asylum seekers. Citizens rightly expect us to return to management and control. In fact, however, he said, the key issue for people is not whether the federal government or the states provide funding, but that the numbers are reduced overall.