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Leipzig researchers have now observed how nerve cells adapt their signal transmission when they are active. © pixabay geralt

Leipzig researchers watch the brain learn

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.

Some sculptures from the Great Garden's collection can no longer be placed outdoors due to their age or condition. (Archive image) / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Large garden with new sculpture depot

Original marble sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries will be safely stored in the Great Garden of Dresden in future. Guided tours of the depot are planned.

The TU Dresden data center already has high-performance computers. Deneb will be added at the end of 2026. Sven Ellger

Dresden gets one of the most powerful AI computers in Germany

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.

Cell phones contain valuable raw materials. Researchers from Freiberg have an idea on how to recycle them. © pixabay Pexels

Freiberg team wins millions in funding for clever cell phone recycling

Old cell phones and computers usually end up in the trash - but they contain valuable raw materials. A team from Freiberg has now developed a clever recycling process to recover gold, copper and rare earths. The six researchers from the Helmholtz Institute convinced an international jury and secured millions in funding. Their environmentally friendly process could help to reduce dependence on critical raw material imports.

Rayan Ghrieb gave FCM the lead in the test against FC Winterthur / Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

1. FC Magdeburg wins first winter test

1. FC Magdeburg beat Swiss first division side FC Winterthur 2:1 at their training camp, capitalizing on two of their chances in a game with a lot of idle time.