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The junior research group "Game Change" aims to initiate sustainable technological transformations through gamification. The project is led by Prof. Tim Neumann (left). C.Zahn/WHZ

Game mechanics to help save energy

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.

Sustainable clothing is made from pine needles at WHZ Zwickau. The researchers extract fibers from the material, which was previously considered forest waste. © pixabay/yais gao

Pine needles become clothing: Researchers develop textiles from forest waste

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.

Winemaker Klaus Zimmerling shows Grauer Burgunder grapes from the second budding on a vine in his vineyard in Dresden-Pillnitz / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Saxon viticulture suffers from crop failures

The vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley have green leaves and the vines have sprouted again after the late frost. However, fruit is rare, depending on the location - but there could be top wines.

Presenter Siham El-Maimouni is on stage at the 60th Grimme Award ceremony at Theater Marl / Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa

Grimme Prize for series "Sam - a Saxon"

The seven-part series "Sam - ein Sachse" wins the Grimme Award in the "Fiction" category for its relevance and timelessness. The lead actors and directors are delighted with the award.

Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch speaks during a press conference / Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa/Archivbild

Saxon Museum Prize 2023 goes to Dippoldiswalde

The Saxon Museum Prize 2023, endowed with 20,000 euros, goes to Dippoldiswalde (Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district). The award was presented to the Lohgerber Museum & Gallery in Dresden on Monday, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.

The party logo is seen at the AfD national party conference at the Magdeburg Exhibition Center. / Photo: Carsten Koall/dpa/archive image

AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament

The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.