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Two billion people live in arid regions. Researchers from Leipzig have now investigated the conditions under which non-native plants spread around the world. Their findings: heavy grazing and nutrient-rich soils favor the invaders. A high diversity of species protects against this.
The Thuringians gain some breathing space in the fight against relegation. The hosts laid the foundations for their seventh win of the season in the first half.
Dobrindt is sticking to internal border controls - at least until September. There is no end in sight. Criticism comes from the Greens.
More e-buses, new cycle path bridges and barrier-free bus stops: How Saxony plans to use funding to advance mobility in 2025.
Modern cars and factories need networks in which data not only arrives quickly, but also with pinpoint accuracy. The Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden has developed a chip component that is ten times faster than previous solutions and works with nanosecond precision. The technology makes self-driving cars safer and production plants more efficient.
RB Leipzig will have to do without goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi for several weeks. This is how the club is planning for the time without its experienced keeper.
The artist Henrike Naumann is dead. But her ideas for the German Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale remain.
More new cases of extremism and a falling clearance rate: investigators in Saxony have their hands full.
Wild garlic thieves are already out and about in the forests again. How the police are trying to combat the phenomenon.
Saxony's collective wage agreement for the public sector entails considerable additional costs.
On Sunday afternoon, the water supply failed in parts of the village in the Zittau Mountains. However, the problem was resolved by the evening.
Dobrindt is sticking to internal border controls - at least until September. There is no end in sight.
The number of private gun owners is increasing, and more and more people are applying for a small firearms license. It can't just be down to an interest in shooting sports alone, says Left Party politician Nagel.
Ground measuring stations only show part of the air pollution. An international study with Leipzig's participation proves this: At an altitude of 100 meters, particulate matter pollution can be 60 percent higher. Drones with inexpensive sensors help to close this knowledge gap and improve predictions.
A breath of fresh air for the MBC: Milenko Bogicevic, a Bundesliga expert, is the new coach. Can he stop the negative streak and ensure the club stays in the league?
Despite good chances, Leipzig only manage a draw against Wolfsburg. Why poor form is becoming a problem right now.
Hospitals are treating fewer and fewer young people with alcohol poisoning as inpatients - in Saxony, the trend is even stronger than nationwide. But the figures are deceptive, says Berner, head of the children's hospital.
Festive four-course menu in the garden salon of the Aust winery in Radebeul - hosted by Karl Friedrich Aust in a cozy fireplace ambience
Just a few months ago, Henrike Naumann was selected to co-design the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale. Now the artist, who was born in 1984, has died.
The Chemnitz basketball team overcomes its weakness on the road in the Bundesliga. They show nerves of steel in the final phase at newly promoted Gladiators Trier.
THW Kiel ends SC Magdeburg's impressive run - and can continue to hope for the premier class. An important player extends his contract with the record champions.
Leipzig's supervisory board member Oliver Mintzlaff demanded qualification for the Champions League during the week. As a result, the team could not manage more than a draw against a relegation candidate.
More than 157,000 weapons are registered in Saxony. That is significantly more than five years ago. Why a Left Party MP is concerned about this development.
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg missed the opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the relegation places. Against Arminia Bielefeld, the team from the Elbe region conceded their eighth home defeat of the season.
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball players withstand the pressure to succeed in the European League and increase their chances of reaching the quarter-finals. They beat Mosonmagyarovar without any danger.
The "Silicon Saxony" network is growing: Saxony is promoting its semiconductor industry in Seoul. The head of economic development sees many points of contact.
In Großschönau, drinking water will be unavailable in many streets from 3 pm. The fire department advises people to stock up immediately and take precautions.
With the expansion of the biosphere reserve, the area now covers 32,000 hectares - plus areas in the post-mining landscape of six municipalities.
Weber is not only a legend at the traditional Thuringian club. His illness has touched soccer in the East.