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The Ore Mountains are home to old uranium mines with contaminated groundwater. Researchers in Dresden have now discovered that bacteria can transform the toxic heavy metal into a previously unknown, stable form. This could be a potential solution for remediating contaminated soil and water.

Dangerous legacy of the gold mines

Every day, dust from huge spoil tips blows into the residential areas around Johannesburg in South Africa. What many people don't know: It contains uranium. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have investigated the extent to which children living near old gold mines are exposed. The hair analyses show clear differences to children from areas without mining. | more

"No Secret": show on mining history at a historic location

During the Cold War, the GDR supplied large quantities of uranium for the Soviet Union's nuclear program. An exhibition at an authentic location provides insights into this chapter of German mining history. | more

City, Gravel oder E-Bike? Finde deinen Fahrradtyp und spare bis zu 55 Prozent

City, lange Touren, steile Wege oder einfach raus ins Grüne: Wer ein neues Fahrrad sucht, steht schnell vor Dutzenden Modellen. Dabei ist die wichtigste Frage viel einfacher: Was willst du mit deinem Rad eigentlich machen? Wir haben aktuelle Angebote von Die Fahrrad-Kette nach Rad-Typen sortiert. Jetzt ist ein guter Kaufzeitpunkt, da Die Fahrrad-Kette Platz für neue Modelle schaffen möchte und teilweise Rabatte von über 50 % anbietet. Auch für Modelle von Cube gibt es teilweise deutlich reduzierte Preise. | more

Wismut GmbH extends cooperation with US Department of Energy

The federally owned Wismut GmbH also deals with the legacy of uranium mining. A cooperation agreement with the US Department of Energy has been extended to ensure effective management. | more

Remediation of the uranium mining legacy in Saxony completed

The federally owned Wismut has completed the remediation of one of the largest uranium mining contaminated sites in Saxony. Over the past 30 years, around 300 million euros have been invested in the preservation of the Helmsdorf industrial tailings management facility on the outskirts of Zwickau. | more

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