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Do animals have feelings? Do they think like us? Researchers from Leipzig University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology surveyed over 1,000 children and adults from 15 countries. The surprising result shows that people around the world think similarly about animals. But this view has direct consequences for animal welfare.
The world is a guest in both East German states. In the coming weeks, World Cups will once again attract winter sports fans to Saxony and Thuringia. The tourism industry is rejoicing.
Eugen Langen invented sugar cubes and the suspension railroad, among other things. He did not live to see the start of operations in Wuppertal and Dresden 125 years ago. The family also travels on special occasions.
In the coming days, it could snow a lot and be frosty cold in many places in Saxony. This will also result in changes for buses and trains. Weather chaos should be prevented in the Vogtland region.
How do cells divide when they are too big for the classic mechanism? Researchers at TU Dresden have discovered a surprising trick of nature in zebrafish embryos. A rhythmic alternation between solid and liquid states inside the cell enables division over several cycles. The discovery changes our understanding of one of the most fundamental processes of life.
FC St. Pauli's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig could be canceled due to the severe winter weather in the north. Head coach Alexander Blessin is not impressed.
Farmers are drawing attention to their concerns with a protest at Dresden's Frauenkirche church. They are calling for renegotiations on the Mercosur agreement - and more protection for regional products.
At least once a year, Dresden revolves around itself. The Semper Opera Ball attracts many onlookers because of its celebrity guests. There is also always plenty of partying in front of the opera house.
The transport companies are preparing for the winter storm with road salt, snow clearing vehicles and night shifts. How a historic railroad in Dresden plays a special role.
Heavy snowfall and stormy weather are forecast for the north on Friday. The Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and RB Leipzig could also be affected.
Fewer births, more deaths: Dresden is experiencing a growing birth deficit. What this means for the population of the state capital.
From spring 2026, many closed paths in Dresden's Grosser Garten will be accessible again. Additional funding will enable faster tree maintenance and greater safety for visitors.
An AI-supported pasta machine and a star chef - these are the highlights that the Free State of Bavaria is presenting at the trade fair in Berlin. Training is also on board for the first time.
Despite full emergency plans, Autobahn GmbH warns: Drivers often underestimate the danger of snow. What counts in an emergency.
A group of young offenders tear down an Israeli flag at a café in Leipzig. Plastic bottles are thrown in the direction of an employee.
The report looks as frosty as the ice floes on the Elbe, says the President of the Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities on the analysis of municipal finances. The situation is becoming increasingly dramatic.
Normal weight does not automatically mean healthy. Researchers in Leipzig have developed a new index that reveals hidden metabolic disorders. The metabolic BMI analyzes the blood and shows: One in three slim people has a greatly increased risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Intestinal bacteria play an important role in this.
In the State Representation of the Free State of Bavaria, 18 works by up-and-coming talents are on display - including paintings, graphics, photography, object art and films.
The winter outdoor ice hockey match will be the first duel in the East. Those responsible in Dresden are also keeping an eye on the weather. They are not worried at the moment.
While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry.
Saxony's Agriculture Minister backs the protests against the Mercosur agreement. He demands the same standards for imports and warns of disadvantages for domestic agriculture.
Over two million people die of liver disease every year. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Dresden have now developed a three-dimensional liver model from real patient cells. The mini-liver can mimic important functions and should help to better understand diseases, test new drugs and develop personalized therapies. The study was published in Nature.
The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence is enabling new business models. This is driving the number of start-ups to unprecedented heights. Saxony is at the forefront.
Construction work will bring Dresden Central Station to a standstill at the weekend. Replacement services and detour are planned for three days. How passengers can get to their destination despite the restrictions.
He spent years in prison in Saxony-Anhalt for drug trafficking and assault. Now the migrant from Syria has been deported to his home country. Until recently, this was hardly possible.
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team celebrates an important victory in the Eurocup against the London Lions. A strong defensive performance after the break is the deciding factor.
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team confidently live up to their role as favorites at SV Union Halle-Neustadt. They scored 24 goals in the first half alone.
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.
It is not only in Saxony that more and more children are lagging behind their age-appropriate development. This is revealed by school entry examinations. Only early action can remedy the situation.