Children or a long life? This question actually arises in nature. Together with international colleagues, researchers in Leipzig have studied 117 mammal species. The result: animals whose reproduction is prevented live on average ten percent longer. The reason lies in evolution. Every living creature has to divide its energy between producing offspring and maintaining its own body. The study shows how this balance works and what it means for humans. | more
Having worked all your life, your pension is still not enough for a carefree retirement. Many people in Saxony are confronted with this problem. The Left Party makes a proposal. | more
