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Flu epidemic in Saxony flattens out
The flu epidemic in Saxony is losing momentum: the number of influenza cases recently fell by 48 percent. Children and the elderly are still particularly affected.
Ancient healing clay from Saxony under the beam of the particle accelerator
Old Saxon healing clay under a powerful X-ray beam and students from Freiberg are right in the middle of it. Master's students at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg are conducting research together with scientists at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg. They want to find out what is in pressed clay plates from the 18th century - without damaging them.
New searches in the Krah case - measures against third parties
There are new searches in the proceedings against AfD member of parliament Maximilian Krah - this time involving third parties. What the authorities have to say about the background.
Till Neumeister, Schloss Wackerbarth: Let go of the wrong thing at the right time!
Till Neumeister from Staatsweingut Schloss Wackerbarth explains how sparkling and still wines are produced on 90 hectares: precise harvesting, champagne-inspired logistics, long yeast storage and top cuvées such as 1836 and Bussard through to Protze Riesling.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in eastern Germany falls slightly
Eastern German companies assess their current situation slightly better, but are more pessimistic about the coming months. Sentiment remains subdued, particularly in the wholesale and construction sectors.
Role model Manuel Neuer? Männel is not thinking about ending his career
37 years old and in his 18th season with Erzgebirge Aue, soccer goalkeeper Martin Männel is still not thinking about retiring. Instead, he is dreaming of his own personal "Champions League".
"Finally!": Kraushaar in favor of speeding up the railroad line to Prague
"Good things come to those who wait," as the saying goes. Whether this also applies to the planned new railroad line from Dresden to Prague is unclear. At least a minimum goal has been achieved.
Molecules in the body that could help millions
Thousands of molecules are located in our cells and control how the body reacts to stimuli. Some of them are still barely known to researchers, although they are involved in cancer, heart disease and bone loss. Researchers at Leipzig University have now pooled 30 years of knowledge about these molecules in a study. They want to make new drugs possible.
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line is not making progress
In autumn, there was still confidence: the Bundestag released funds to finally plan the modernization of the train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony. But nothing has happened since then.
VNG warns of risks for gas contracts due to EU methane rules
According to VNG, the new EU methane regulations could jeopardize gas supply contracts. According to Group CEO Ulf Heitmüller, unclear obligations to provide evidence are also putting pressure on security of supply.
Choreographer Tom Schilling dies
He left his mark on dance theater in the GDR: the former Berlin chief choreographer Tom Schilling is dead. He was 97 years old.
Full closure on the A4 near Dresden on Saturday
Work is planned on the section of highway between Wilsdruff and the Dresden-West interchange. How road users can avoid the closure early on Saturday morning.
Mini livers in space: Dresden researchers send tiny organs into space
Dresden researchers are sending tiny, laboratory-grown mini-livers into space. What weightlessness does to liver tissue should not only protect astronauts - but also open up new avenues in medicine.
Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line: IHK criticizes delays
The expansion of the important Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line has been under discussion for years. But it is still a long time coming. The immense costs that have been estimated for this are also causing concern.
Quattro patrol for more security at Leipzig's main station
More presence: the police, the city and the railroad are now patrolling Leipzig's main station together. What's the point?
Schmidt's Restaurant: The bird of the evening was the duck
Four courses at Schmidt's (Hellerau): 'Surf & Bird' with varied duck, Saxon wines, reverse-cooked breast and reliable service.
Exhibition highlights prefabricated buildings in East and West
The "slab" is considered an East German cliché, but it also characterizes the cityscape in many places in the West. An exhibition in Dresden is dedicated to the topic with an all-German perspective.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
When museums currently present their plans for the future, it's always about money. Yet they would much rather just talk about art. The renowned SKD in Dresden is no exception.
Take your foot off the gas: frogs and toads on the move
After the winter, many amphibians are now making their way back to their spawning waters. Animal lovers are active in many places to ensure that the migration does not end on the road asphalt.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
Dresden is a magnet for museum fans. But even famous collections are not a sure-fire success when money is tight for many consumers.
Mario Patti's Feine Kost: A place for travelers through gourmandie
Surprising menu at Feine Kost: greetings from the kitchen, creative courses, matching wines and warm hosts in Dresden.
Thüringer HC signs Brazilian circle player Arounian
South American power for the Thüringer HC: Marcela Arounian has everything that is required for her position.
The green of the earth is shifting - more than expected
The green on Earth is increasing, but it is migrating. Researchers from Leipzig University, iDiv and the UFZ have calculated the Earth's "green center of gravity" for the first time. Their findings are surprising: the vegetation is shifting northwards in all seasons. What is behind this?
20 people deported to Afghanistan
Twenty men with criminal convictions have been deported from Leipzig to Afghanistan. The basis for this is an agreement with the Taliban.
"Bullshit": Red Bull boss comments on Klopp rumors
Most RB soccer clubs are currently stagnating in their development. This is fueling speculation as to whether Klopp is the right man to take over as head of soccer one year after taking office.
Wölfel and Rolle to become MBC Managing Directors in future
The Bundesliga basketball club is reorganizing its management structure. The previous managing partner Martin Geissler is withdrawing from the operational business.
Another road blockade for climate protection in Dresden
In Dresden, the climate protection concept is on the brink of collapse. This is because there is resistance from individual parliamentary groups in the city council. The campaigns for a heating turnaround continue.
Metal extraction: Tiny bacteria become miners
Extracting copper from waste - with the help of bacteria and electron beams. What sounds like a crazy idea is reality. The Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is running a new plant that combines the two. The yield increases, the waste shrinks. A look at a technology that could change the supply of raw materials.