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View of La Campana National Park in Chile. Here, too, the researchers investigated how non-native plants spread. José Luis Gutierrez

Diversity slows down foreign plants

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 new development (symbolic image) from Fraunhofer IPMS Dresden transmits data ten times faster than previous solutions and keeps all devices in the network synchronized to within nanoseconds. © Fraunhofer IPMS

More speed for autonomous cars and smart factories

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.

Equipped with special sensors and a dehumidifier: The drone measured the concentration of particulate matter at different altitudes in Delhi. Ajit Ahlawat, TU Delft/ TROPOS

Drones reveal hidden particulate matter over large cities

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.