A wind turbine right on your doorstep changes more than just the view. A study from Leipzig shows that visible wind turbines can weaken support for the energy transition – especially in rural areas and when local residents do not receive financial compensation. | more
Are dogs really man's best friends all over the world? Researchers from Leipzig and Jena have systematically investigated this question for the first time – in five countries on four continents. Their finding: The bond between humans and dogs is surprisingly universal. | more
Mehr als 60 Prozent unter der UVP: Im aktuellen Wochenangebot von MEDIMAX Meißen sind Fernseher, Haushaltsgeräte und Küchentechnik deutlich reduziert. Wir haben sechs Angebote herausgesucht, bei denen sich ein genauer Blick besonders lohnt. | more
Why do we choose the same thing so often in restaurants? Researchers at TU Dresden have investigated what really guides our decisions and come to an astonishing conclusion: Repetition, not reason, is often the real boss in the ring. | more
Can apes think sustainably? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have given chimpanzees a tricky task: Snack on yogurt or save it for the group? The result is surprising. Larger groups act much more cooperatively than pairs. The decisive factors are tolerance and the behavior of the leader. The findings could also be relevant for human societies. | more
Playing your way to the energy transition: A new junior research group at the University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is investigating how gamification can help with technological change. Among other things, the researchers are developing an "Energy Tamagotchi" that makes electricity consumption visible and a digital driving trainer for energy-efficient driving. The interdisciplinary team aims to develop practical concepts for business and society by 2028. | more
Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
There are repeated discussions about the fitness to drive of very old road users. There is no age limit for driving licenses in Germany. Personal responsibility applies. | more
Astrid Lorenz analyzes high AfD approval ratings in eastern Germany and explains the background | more
Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more
