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Too much fertilizer in the fields, too much nitrate in the water: Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig, together with partners, have now comprehensively explained for the first time why heavy rainfall and drought can dramatically exacerbate the problem. Their study was published in the renowned journal Science and provides new insights and a clear warning for Europe.

What's in the air around an airport

Tiny, invisible, and everywhere: ultrafine particles linked to aircraft emissions can still be detected up to 15 kilometers away from Frankfurt Airport. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research have now published new measurement data showing how strongly air traffic influences concentrations of these particles around the airport. | more

Better life after cancer: Researchers investigate late effects of radiotherapy

Cancer defeated, but the consequences remain: many brain tumor survivors still suffer from the long-term effects of radiotherapy years after their treatment. A research team at TU Dresden is now investigating these late effects – supported by more than two million euros in funding and with patients actively involved as research partners. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

The digital soil consultant: research shows farmers what is happening under their fields

Which crop rotation protects the soil? What uses less fertilizer? A new, free online tool from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig helps farmers to answer such questions - before they make mistakes that cost them years. | more

Blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir: Office advises against swimming

Blue-green algae have been discovered in the Bautzen reservoir. This has consequences for bathers. | more

Air quality in Saxony deteriorated in 2024

Air quality in the country deteriorated last year. This was due to Saharan dust and unfavorable weather conditions in winter. | more

12. Ostsächsische Maschinenbautage in Bautzen

Die Ostsächsischen Maschinenbautage widmen sich am 28. und 29. Oktober dem Thema „Robotik im Maschinenbau“ und zeigen, wie Automatisierung und Nachhaltigkeit für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen zusammengehen. Nutzen Sie Kolloquium, Kooperationsbörse und Unternehmensbesichtigungen, um wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen und die grüne Zukunft des Grenzraums mitzugestalten. | more

Leipzig teachers remain silent in protest against planned extra hours

Teachers in Leipzig protest in silence against extra hours. Part of the GEW campaign criticizing ministerial plans. | more

Grape harvest completed in Saxony's Elbe Valley: Quality over quantity

Late frosts caused severe damage to the vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley. Despite a second flowering, significantly fewer grapes ripened as expected - but one hope of the winegrowers was fulfilled. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping calls on bathers to keep Saxony's waters clean

Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas. | more

Warning of blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir

Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

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

Saxony strengthens school social work and focuses on quality assurance

Saxony transfers more powers to school authorities to examine specialists. The focus shifts to quality development. | more

Kretschmer criticized for words on migrants and schools

Statements by Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer on the quality of education in the Free State have been sharply criticized by the SPD. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

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

Germany calls for support for domestic solar industry in face of Chinese solar module glut

Several German states are calling for better support for domestic manufacturers in light of a glut of solar modules from China. Saxony's ten-point plan calls for, among other things, better support for production and research and a ban on goods from forced labor. | more

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