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Fresh or not? The special camera analyzes the chemical composition of food in a matter of seconds. © pixabay/seolhee kim

New special camera detects rotten tomatoes and plastic counterfeits

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.

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.

The surplus potatoes are distributed / Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

Surplus potatoes are distributed

After a good harvest, an agricultural business from Frohburg was left with around 4,000 tons of potatoes. The crops are now being distributed.

New biosensors from Leipzig visualize how heart receptors work in living cells. pixabay/Pete Linforth

How our heart processes signals: New insights into living cells

Researchers at Leipzig University have developed a new method to observe important signal receptors in cells live. Using tiny luminous molecules, they have shown for the first time in living cells how a receptor that helps control heart function works. The discovery: these receptors are not simple switches, but take on different forms depending on the active ingredient. This could enable the development of drugs with fewer side effects.