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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.
According to a study, only one percent of daycare centers in Saxony have the recommended number of staff. What this means for childcare.
More Saxons are appealing against job center decisions. Almost one in three appeals is successful.
Things are going well for Leipzig in the league. But even on their fourth appearance at the Millerntor, they were initially unable to score. Then top player Diomande scores. It was not enough to win.
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team misses a big step towards the playoffs in the Eurocup. After a promising start, they let up dramatically in Podgorica.
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.
Change of leadership at the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in the state parliament of Saxony. Party leader Ronny Kupke now also leads the 15-member parliamentary group.
The Sorbs/Wends are a minority in Brandenburg and Saxony who have lived there for centuries and maintain their traditions. Further funding has been secured for the coming years.
A tunnel instead of a new Agra bridge in Markkleeberg would have been too expensive and would also have taken much longer, according to reports. But even so, road users will still have to wait a long time.
The Schottenberg tunnel on the B101 is closed due to a defect. Technicians are looking for the cause and working on a solution.
It is far too expensive and takes far too long. We are talking about driving school training in Germany. Saxony is now demanding more speed from the federal government for a reform.
The Bundeswehr is training to drop leaflets with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. Neighboring countries also had to be informed about this.
Reptiles such as sand lizards and smooth snakes as well as rare butterfly species live in the so-called dry and warm sections of the Elbe Valley. These areas are now to be protected even better.
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.
Aue need a breath of fresh air in their offense. To this end, sporting director Tarnat has brought in a striker from Bielefeld until the end of the season.
The Weißenfels basketball team suffers its seventh defeat in a row. The coach asked for his contract to be terminated. Now a well-known successful coach takes over for a short time in a dual role.
They have known each other for many years and hold each other in high regard. Now Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer has to get used to a new counterpart in Saxony-Anhalt.
Indian interest in Saxon technology is great, says the Minister of Economic Affairs. What new opportunities the EU agreement could bring for investment, jobs and international skilled workers.
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.
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
Ole Werner uses a webcam to find out about the snow conditions in Hamburg in good time. In soccer terms, he also knows what RB Leipzig can expect on the pitch.
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.
After the derby draw, St. Pauli want to shift up a gear against top team Leipzig. What role will new signing Rasmussen play?
After the derby draw, St. Pauli want to shift up a gear against top team Leipzig. What role will new signing Rasmussen play?
Frosty conditions in the Harz Mountains, the Ore Mountains and the Thuringian Forest invite winter sports enthusiasts to get active. But not all the slopes are ready yet.
Fans of Florian Silbereisen can rejoice: MDR is planning further editions of the successful Feste shows. What is known so far about the extension.
Tilers, painters, plumbers - many master craftsmen are unable to find successors for their businesses. What this means for jobs.
Following a case of tuberculosis at BSZ Kamenz, a further infection has been confirmed. The affected person is being treated and school operations are continuing as normal.