Flocks of birds and bacteria behave differently than classical physics would predict. A research team in Dresden has now developed a theory that explains why—and opens the door to more accurate simulations of living systems. | more
A single gene is responsible for the full range of colors in domestic chickens—from snow white to jet black. Researchers at the University of Leipzig, in collaboration with partners from Berlin and Sweden, have uncovered how this is possible. Their findings provide insight into fundamental mechanisms of evolution. | more
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Why do toddlers say "Hünde" instead of "Hunde"? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have discovered that the maturity of certain nerve fibers in the brain determines when children can use plural rules with confidence. | more
Researchers from Leipzig have discovered a biological control mechanism that occurs in most modern humans but was absent in Neanderthals. It could have helped to maintain an important vitamin in the body. | more
Children born prematurely are diagnosed with autism far more often than those born at term. Yet this group has received relatively little attention in research so far. The EU-funded project MICRO-NEST aims to change that. With the involvement of TU Dresden, researchers are searching for biological clues that could point to autism long before a diagnosis is made. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
Dogs can sniff out cancer, rats can detect tuberculosis. Scientists in Dresden want to recreate in machines what animals can do with their noses. A new exhibition at the Technische Sammlungen Dresden shows for the first time how far this research has already progressed. | more
Ancient Antarctic ice reveals traces of a long-ago stellar explosion: researchers in Dresden have detected the rare radioactive isotope iron-60. The discovery shows that Earth has been collecting material from interstellar space for thousands of years — providing new clues to the history of our cosmic neighborhood. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
Diatoms are encased in rigid glass-like shells — yet they can still move with remarkable agility. Researchers at B CUBE at TU Dresden have now discovered how they do it. The mechanism is surprisingly simple and could one day inspire the development of tiny machines. | more
A new research center dedicated to one of humanity’s oldest questions is set to be built in Dresden: How does life organize itself? Germany’s Science Council has recommended funding of up to €77 million for the project, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027. | more
Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more
A screen barely larger than a postage stamp, yet packing more than four million pixels: researchers in Dresden have developed a microdisplay aimed at making augmented reality glasses brighter, sharper, and more practical for everyday use. | more
One week after the major nationwide demonstrations with over 80,000 participants, Fridays for Future is calling for decentralized actions in dozens of cities on 24 April 2026 - including Saxony. The background to this is an escalating debate about the future of German energy policy. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
Bones are not rigid structures – they adapt. Researchers have now shown that the inner structure of the tibia reveals how humans, apes, and monkeys move. This insight could help reconstruct the behavior of long-extinct ancestors. | more
Using two highly sensitive electron microscopes, researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology are now looking deep inside materials, right down to the level of individual atoms. What this means for everyday products, materials and the scientific region of Saxony. | more
Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more
Find out how balcony power plants work, what rules will apply in 2026 and what you should look out for when getting started. This overview also gives you a realistic view of price trends in recent years. | more
A hair-thin copper wire is struck by one of the world’s most powerful lasers – and vaporizes in trillionths of a second. Dresden researchers have captured the process in unprecedented detail, with implications for future fusion reactors. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
On April 18, people will take to the streets in four major German cities - for solar and wind power and against the energy policy of Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU). The demonstrations coincide with one of the most heated energy policy debates in years. | more
Dogs were already living alongside humans more than 14,000 years ago. A new international study, involving the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, shows how advanced genetic methods are reshaping the history of our closest animal companion. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
Chimpanzees help spontaneously, orangutans plan ahead, bonobos remember specifically: The Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Center, nicknamed "Pongoland" and the only one of its kind in the world, is celebrating its 25th anniversary at Leipzig Zoo. | more
Why do we stop eating? The answer lies deeper in the body than previously thought. An international team of researchers, including scientists from Leipzig University, has now discovered how fatty acids inside cells help regulate appetite – and identified what is believed to be an evolutionary precursor of today’s best-known weight-loss hormones. | more
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Flying without kerosene – is that possible? In Kamenz, TU Dresden is testing how climate-friendly propulsion systems perform in real flight. A new research aircraft aims to bridge the gap between lab experiments and real-world use. | more
Each of our cells is surrounded by a membrane made of fats and proteins. How these fats behave within it has long remained a mystery. Researchers in Dresden have now developed a technique that could change this – and open the door to new insights into disease. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
After strong performances (6:0 against Münster, Kicker rating 1.0), Niklas Hauptmann is now also represented in EAFC26 as a rare TOTW card (rating 85) - an accolade for Dynamo fans and Ultimate Team players. | more
Major investments are being made in Dresden: Semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries has started the expansion of its factory. 1.1 billion euros are to flow into the site - with great significance for Saxony and Europe's chip industry. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
Ultra-thin material layers are found in almost every modern device. Their performance depends on precise measurements. A Dresden research project now aims to take thin-film characterization to a new level. | more
