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Millions of tons of plastic waste from rapid tests - is that necessary? HTW Dresden says no and is developing tests made from biodegradable material. The plastic is made from plant starch and composts in 90 days. Researchers in Saxony want to create a sustainable alternative for medical diagnostics.
Researchers at Zwickau University of Applied Sciences are developing an innovative hydrogen engine that emits hardly any pollutants. With three million euros in funding from the Free State of Saxony and the EU, a drive system for ships, power plants and construction machinery will be created by 2027. The special feature: The engine is designed from the ground up for hydrogen and operates almost emission-free even without an exhaust catalytic converter.
Every year, thousands of tons of plastic film are left behind in Europe's fields, polluting the soil with microplastics. Together with European partners, the Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is developing an innovative solution: mulch films made of cellulose that decompose themselves after harvesting. Particularly clever: special structures channel water directly to the plants and are intended to quadruple water use.
Every day, dust from huge spoil tips blows into the residential areas around Johannesburg in South Africa. What many people don't know: It contains uranium. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have investigated the extent to which children living near old gold mines are exposed. The hair analyses show clear differences to children from areas without mining.
A Dresden musician makes audible what quantum researchers are working on. Konrad Kuechenmeister has recorded the noises from laboratories at TU Dresden and the University of Würzburg and mixed them into a soundtrack. The loop music accompanies the Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat into a new phase. With a focus on dynamics, 300 scientists want to develop quantum materials for green technologies and quantum computers.
The days of the VW Manufaktur Dresden as a car production site are history. The site is to become an innovation campus. However, visitors can still immerse themselves in the world of automotive engineering.
Can apes think sustainably? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have given chimpanzees a tricky task: Snack on yogurt or save it for the group? The result is surprising. Larger groups act much more cooperatively than pairs. The decisive factors are tolerance and the behavior of the leader. The findings could also be relevant for human societies.
What do Germans think about defense and security? Researchers from the University of Leipzig and the Technical University of Munich surveyed over 1,000 people. The results show a clear desire for reform: The majority want to expand the Bundeswehr in terms of personnel and strengthen its defense capabilities. The high level of support for a joint European army is particularly remarkable. Almost two thirds of respondents fear a military conflict with Russia.
What happens to disused electric motors from electric cars? A new large-scale project aims to automatically recover valuable raw materials such as rare earths. TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing new recycling processes for magnets. Robots are learning to dismantle drives. 25 partners are working on the circular economy for electromobility.
In factories, humans and robots often work side by side. But the machines do not know where their human colleague is looking. A new research group at Chemnitz University of Technology wants to change this. In future, robots will use eye-tracking technology to recognize where humans are focusing their attention. This could make collaboration safer and more efficient.
Chronic wounds often do not heal because excessive inflammation blocks the healing process. The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden has now spun off its tenth company. ResCure GmbH plans to launch an innovative wound dressing on the market in 2027 that neutralizes inflammatory messengers. In laboratory tests, wound healing was accelerated by up to 50 percent. A clinical trial is already underway.
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.
Black T-shirts and stretch jeans usually end up in waste incineration because sorting plants cannot recognize them. Researchers at the IOM in Leipzig want to change this. In a European project, they are developing new technologies with artificial intelligence that can also sort problematic textiles. The EU is funding the project with five million euros.
Around one in three stroke patients suffers a relapse - often just a few days after the initial cerebral infarction. Doctors at TU Dresden are now starting a large nationwide study with 2,100 participants. They want to find out whether a combination of two drugs provides better protection against a second stroke than the current standard therapy. The Federal Ministry of Research is funding the project with three million euros.
Every year, 75,000 people in Germany die from sepsis. Many deaths could be avoided. Leipzig University Hospital is now launching a nationwide project with 7.5 million euros in funding to improve treatment. The researchers want to digitally link all treatment data and use modern pathogen diagnostics to detect dangerous progressions earlier. Partners are university hospitals from four other cities.
How do cells talk to each other? A team at TU Dresden has succeeded in making the most important sensors on the cell surface visible for the first time. The so-called proteoglycans receive signals and control how cells grow and react. The new method could help to better understand cancer and develop new therapies in the future.
How does the branched network of cavities in our pancreas develop? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden have found out using mini-organs and computer simulations. Their findings could pave the way for new therapies.
Tissue samples are needed to test new drugs. Until now, freezing these has been a laborious manual process. Together with partners, the Fraunhofer IWS in Dresden has developed an automated system. The platform processes ten times more samples than before and makes errors less frequent. This speeds up the development of 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.
Playing your way to the energy transition: A new junior research group at the University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is investigating how gamification can help with technological change. Among other things, the researchers are developing an "Energy Tamagotchi" that makes electricity consumption visible and a digital driving trainer for energy-efficient driving. The interdisciplinary team aims to develop practical concepts for business and society by 2028.
A new measuring adapter from Dresden is revolutionizing materials research. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPMS can use it to test eight samples simultaneously - a breakthrough for the development of displays, solar cells and sensors. The innovation saves time and accelerates the path to better electronics.
Which brain regions change with age? Where does the brain work differently in autism? Researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have developed a mathematical method that answers precisely these questions. A new metric identifies 108 regions that are affected by ageing and 27 regions that are altered in autism spectrum disorders. The findings could pave the way for targeted therapies.
A research project assigns 478 objects to Baroque residences. What this means for the museums in Saxony-Anhalt and Dresden.
Leipzig researchers have discovered a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt. 12,000 people died of the Black Death in 1350 and were buried in eleven pits. Now the team from Saxony has found one of them - through a systematic search using modern methods. A unique find in Europe.
Water that can conduct electricity extremely well? Researchers from Dresden and Rostock have discovered an exotic form of water that only forms under the most extreme conditions. The findings could explain what happens inside ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune.
Is it possible to find people more likeable through thought alone? Yes, say researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig. Their study shows: Imagination changes the brain in a similar way to real experiences. This opens up new opportunities for therapy and relationships.
In Saxony's forests, pine needles normally end up unused on the ground and rot. Researchers at WHZ Zwickau are now turning them into sustainable textiles. The "ConFiTex" project is creating completely compostable yarn from local conifer needles - an innovative contribution to the circular economy that shows how forest waste can be turned into fashion.
Do animals have feelings? Do they think like us? Researchers from Leipzig University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology surveyed over 1,000 children and adults from 15 countries. The surprising result shows that people around the world think similarly about animals. But this view has direct consequences for animal welfare.
How do cells divide when they are too big for the classic mechanism? Researchers at TU Dresden have discovered a surprising trick of nature in zebrafish embryos. A rhythmic alternation between solid and liquid states inside the cell enables division over several cycles. The discovery changes our understanding of one of the most fundamental processes of life.
Normal weight does not automatically mean healthy. Researchers in Leipzig have developed a new index that reveals hidden metabolic disorders. The metabolic BMI analyzes the blood and shows: One in three slim people has a greatly increased risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Intestinal bacteria play an important role in this.
Learning happens in milliseconds - far too fast to observe directly. Researchers at Leipzig University have now refined a method that makes exactly this possible. They freeze nerve cells at lightning speed and can thus see how they transmit signals. The technique works in both mice and humans and could help to better understand diseases and ageing processes in the brain in the future.
Artificial intelligence requires enormous computing power. TU Dresden is therefore planning a new supercomputer. "Deneb" is the name of the system with 184 high-performance chips, which is due to be launched at the end of 2026. Particularly sustainable: 97 percent of the computing heat flows into the district heating network and heats buildings in the surrounding area.
Researchers at Leipzig University have examined sediments in the Ahr Valley and made a worrying discovery. Extreme floods like the one in 2021 are not uncommon there, but recur every few centuries. The study shows why previous risk models underestimated the danger.
Quickly into the office even though you have a cold? A new study by Chemnitz University of Technology shows: Those who work sick pay a high price. The exhaustion lasts for weeks and the body needs much longer to recover than expected. Researchers warn of a dangerous spiral.
Mirror, mirror in the hand - or was it different? A linguist at Chemnitz University of Technology is investigating how well we still know the famous sayings from Grimm's fairy tales. Anyone can take part in a ten-minute survey. The results will be presented to the public.
Brazil nuts are considered to be selenium bombs, but they also contain radioactive radium. Researchers from Dresden have now measured for the first time how much of it actually ends up in our bodies. The results reassure nut fans.
The number of laboratory animals is falling. The decline is particularly marked in mice, on which scientists still experiment most frequently.
After a delay, the project of the Federal Research Center for Climate Neutral Building in Weimar and Bautzen is starting. 52.5 million euros have been earmarked in the federal budget for its construction.
Robby" has been a permanent member of the team at family business Arnold Electronic since last year. What challenges and opportunities does the use of robots and AI present for smaller companies in Saxony?
Minister President Kretschmer sees the trip to Asia as a success for Saxony's economy and science. The focus was particularly on microelectronics.
The federal government is investing up to 290 million euros in four large hydrogen centers. The first has now opened in Chemnitz. Here, companies receive help to test new products and bring them to market maturity.
Christmas markets, ski slopes and nature attract a large number of tourists to the Ore Mountains every year. But living and working here? A family from Berlin puts it to the test.
The chemical industry in Germany must transform itself. Away from oil and gas and towards new basic materials. The foundations should come from Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Saxony's companies increased their innovation expenditure again in 2023. Small companies in particular are driving development - and lifting the state above the national average.
Saxony and Thuringia want to double the number of high-tech start-ups with a new initiative. From October, several million euros will flow into a network designed to position the East internationally.
What influences the metabolism? Researchers in Leipzig are investigating this question. The individual energy balance is to be found in special chambers.
Production at the car manufacturer's smallest site will come to an end at the end of the year. Part of the plant site, which is centrally located in Dresden, could continue with cutting-edge research.
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
Oxytocin is considered the cuddle hormone. It is released during hugs and kisses, can strengthen the immune system and minimize stress, anxiety and pain. But there is another trigger.
In the Capital of Culture year, the Chemnitz art collections are preparing a major exhibition on Edvard Munch. Before it opens to visitors in August, a mobile art and hands-on project is now starting.
Immerse yourself in the world of science - experience an adventure for the whole family at the Long Night of Science Leipzig 2025.
Leipzig is facing new economic challenges. Can the city's diversification strategies compensate for declining trade tax revenues?
Provenance researchers have been searching for unlawful cultural property in libraries and archives for years. This is funded by the federal and state governments - and now there have been hits again in Saxony.
Significantly fewer animal experiments were approved in Saxony last year. There was also a decrease in the number of animals used, but one number has increased significantly.
A study confirms that Saxony has great potential for future innovations through the transfer of science and research. It shows where there is a need for action and what opportunities exist.
A new federal research center is to promote climate-neutral construction. The CDU/CSU and SPD have committed to the project. The main site in Bautzen is delighted with the positive signal.
A new federal center is to conduct research into resource-conserving, climate-friendly construction. The project, which was already planned under the traffic light coalition, has made it into the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
In Görlitz, it has long been possible to try out living in the city as an experiment in urban development. Now the project aims to attract scientists to the city on the Neisse.
Thousands of people have been observing butterflies throughout Germany for 20 years for a special project. The results are not always positive. Which species are now only rarely observed?
Elaskon Sachsen invests in new technologies for wire rope protection and corrosion protection. A new research project with the TU Dresden is developing environmentally friendly biolubricants. Find out more now!
Visiting a museum together even though the person accompanying you is not there - researchers want to make this possible using robots and virtual technology. Anyone interested can try this out in Chemnitz.
In Dresden, pupils were able to gain an insight into the world of 3D printing - and take gifts home with them at the end.
Chemnitz University of Technology receives millions for a new rail technology project. The aim: innovative solutions for rail transportation.
Should military research be allowed at a Saxon university or not? The Left Party advocates the introduction of a so-called civil clause, but does not receive a majority.
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
People with autism find it difficult to perceive and process environmental and sensory stimuli. The developmental disorder is diagnosed even in young children. Research aims to help those affected.
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
The universities in Dresden and Leipzig are submitting eight applications for clusters of excellence. If they are successful, they will receive millions in funding and more international attention.
Over the next three years, three universities from Munich and Dresden want to work on making the use of artificial intelligence even better. This also involves energy consumption.
The Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasized the importance of the successful World Heritage applications and signed agreements on closer cooperation in tourism and research.
Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Schwerin and Rostock to strengthen cooperation.
The joy over new World Heritage sites in both federal states is still reverberating. However, the heads of government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are also looking to the future.
Dresden is an important location for cancer research. Now another research facility of international standing has been added.
A new research center in Saxony and Thuringia is to advance the construction industry on the path to climate neutrality. Work on its construction can now begin.
Saxony has doubled its funding for the exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in order to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify cooperation.
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the Space Resources Bachelor's degree course, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from June 1 - and lea ..
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
The Museum of the City of Glauchau returns three porcelain vases from the Kangxi era from its collection to the heirs of the Jewish industrialist Ottmar Edwin Strauss.
The Archive of the Avant-Garde in Dresden is a new exhibition, research and debate venue for the SKD.
The Archive of the Avant-Garde - Egidio Marzona (ADA) in Dresden opens after six years of renovation as a new exhibition, research and debate venue for the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen.
In 2022, 138 animal testing projects were approved in Saxony, involving a total of around 122,000 animals. The majority of these were mice, followed by zebrafish.
Almost 200 researchers are meeting at the annual conference of the German Lost Art Foundation. They want to focus on a special aspect of dealing with photographs.
Economics Minister Dulig emphasizes the positive effects of EU structural funds on Saxony's companies and jobs.
For years, museums in Saxony have been searching for objects that don't belong there. The large institutions are pioneers in this research - but there are hurdles for the smaller ones.
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
A new research institute at the University of Halle is to look for solutions to the problems of structural change in the Central German lignite mining region.
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
Chemnitz University of Technology is looking for participants for a study on automated driving in a simulator.
The federally funded large-scale research center for the transformation of the chemical industry (CTC) will be located in Merseburg (Saxony-Anhalt).
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
The federal and state governments want to strengthen top-level research. Many universities are hoping for so-called excellence funding. Dresden and Leipzig have now reached the final round with a total of five applications.
In a recent poll in Saxony on the so-called Sunday question, the newly founded Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance comes out as the third strongest force. The survey was commissioned by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR).
The relatively small BTU university in Cottbus is increasingly developing into a center for research into future topics. The institution also wants to cooperate in the planned medical training program - and brings its own unique expertise to the table.
Saxony wants to counter the shortage of skilled workers with a targeted search for talent abroad.
Saxony wants to make better use of its scientific potential in order to become a European beacon of science.