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How quickly do the new films decompose? The researchers test the biodegradability in the test setup. © Inagro vzw

Mulch films made of cellulose to protect soils from microplastics

Every year, thousands of tons of plastic film are left behind in Europe's fields, polluting the soil with microplastics. Together with European partners, the Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is developing an innovative solution: mulch films made of cellulose that decompose themselves after harvesting. Particularly clever: special structures channel water directly to the plants and are intended to quadruple water use.

The "Bärenherz" is the only children's hospice in Saxony / Photo: Waltraud Grubitzsch/dpa

Children's hospice: "Not here to watch my son die"

With no prospect of a cure and the death of their own child before their eyes, families experience brief moments of relief at the "Bärenherz" children's hospice. How is the oppressive topic de-tabooed here?

The Greens in Saxony's state parliament want to improve the conditions for voluntary services in the state. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa

Greens want to strengthen voluntary services

Thousands of young people want to get involved, but there is still a lack of places in the voluntary services. According to the Greens, volunteering should not be allowed to fail because of money.

Schwerin coach Felix Koslowski is happy about the win against the DSC. (Archive picture) / Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa

Schwerin achieves first triumph over Dresden

The SSC lost out to Dresden in the Super Cup and the first leg of the league tie. The Saxons were also better at the start of the third encounter, but in the end it was the champions who won for the first time.

Benedict Hollerbach injures himself without any influence from the opponent / Photo: Jennifer Brückner/dpa

"Take it easy": Mainz fears for Hollerbach

A potentially serious injury to Benedict Hollerbach initially shocks Mainz in Leipzig. In the end, the relegation candidates win anyway. The striker's diagnosis is a long time coming.