Wines from the railroad’s onboard bistro and two experimental project wines from Saxony featured in the podcast: We’re tasting sparkling wine, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and red wine, as well as rosé and Riesling with character. | more
Everything around us is made up of hydrogen and helium, which were formed in the first few minutes after the Big Bang. A new experimental facility is now beginning operations at TU Dresden to study precisely this early phase of the universe in the laboratory. | 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
How did Hannibal manage to cross the Alps with 37 war elephants? A new computational model provides strong evidence to answer this 2,200-year-old question. | more
After several years of relocation and a planning and renovation odyssey lasting more than 20 years, construction of the new Bertolt Brecht High School in Dresden-Johannstadt is finally underway. Dresden is investing approximately 62.8 million euros in a climate-neutral school campus that will serve as the foundation for a growing range of international educational programs. | more
Five billion euros, 1,000 new jobs, and the title of “the world’s largest factory of its kind” - on Thursday, Infineon opened its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, months ahead of schedule. The products that will roll off the assembly line here in the future are set to be used in AI data centers, wind turbines, and electric cars. | 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
When wounds keep getting infected and antibiotics no longer work, the situation becomes dangerous. Researchers in Leipzig are now turning to an unusual combination: silver particles, dyes, and light. The results point to new possibilities for wound care in the future. | more
A new research building for digital sciences is being constructed at TU Dresden. In the future, up to 600 people are expected to work there on topics such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The EU and the Free State of Saxony are investing 101 million euros. | 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
Electric aircraft need more than just new propulsion systems. Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology are working on a more efficient power supply system designed to make the flights of the future possible. | more
These are traces in the stone that are thousands of years old. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig have, for the first time, extracted human DNA directly from cave walls. The discovery could make it possible to study prehistory without any excavations at all. | more
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
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
How do electrons behave under conditions similar to those inside a planet? Researchers subjected aluminum to extreme pressure and high temperatures – and discovered that key models in physics are surprisingly inaccurate. | more
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
A tram featuring the design of chip manufacturer ESMC is now running through Dresden. However, it will likely be years before the tram actually reaches the factory in the north. | more
The West Saxon University of Applied Sciences has opened its new technical center in Zwickau. Among other things, sustainable textiles are to be developed in the university’s largest research building in the future. Which materials will be used for this purpose? | more
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
The first weekend was completely rained out, but now the tide is turning: a real heat wave with temperatures over 33 degrees is heading toward Dresden. For the brand-new wine market on the Altmarkt, this is an absolutely dream scenario, just in time for the second week. Organizer Joseph Nieke takes stock of the situation so far, despite the chaotic weather. | more
While Germany's economy is stagnating, Saxony's high-tech sector continues to grow. More international guests than ever before are attending the anniversary edition of Silicon Saxony Days - and the number of employees has reached a new milestone. But behind the scenes of this success, the pressure is also mounting. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
On Wednesday, a sporting highlight will clash with construction-related frustration in Dresden: the 17th REWE Team Challenge. Because the race route happens to run right through major construction sites in the city center, traffic around the main train station is likely to come to a complete standstill. Here’s what you need to know about road closures, buses, and trains. | more
Every third Sunday of the month, Dresden’s Frauenkirche is transformed into a completely different world. On those Sundays, the liturgy is conducted in English and the congregation becomes international. To mark the 20th anniversary of a series that is virtually unique worldwide, we take a look behind the scenes of an event made possible by a historic peace agreement. | 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
A black rock from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is full of cosmic mysteries. Researchers at the HZDR in Dresden have found radioactive atoms from space within it—and thereby determined the age of an ancient event: The last rare cosmic spectacle in our galactic neighborhood occurred at least 100 million years ago. | more
Flocks of birds and bacteria behave differently than classical physics would predict. A research team in Dresden has now developed a theory that explains why—and opens the door to more accurate simulations of living systems. | 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
A single gene is responsible for the full range of colors in domestic chickens—from snow white to jet black. Researchers at the University of Leipzig, in collaboration with partners from Berlin and Sweden, have uncovered how this is possible. Their findings provide insight into fundamental mechanisms of evolution. | more
Why do toddlers say "Hünde" instead of "Hunde"? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have discovered that the maturity of certain nerve fibers in the brain determines when children can use plural rules with confidence. | 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
Researchers from Leipzig have discovered a biological control mechanism that occurs in most modern humans but was absent in Neanderthals. It could have helped to maintain an important vitamin in the body. | more
Children born prematurely are diagnosed with autism far more often than those born at term. Yet this group has received relatively little attention in research so far. The EU-funded project MICRO-NEST aims to change that. With the involvement of TU Dresden, researchers are searching for biological clues that could point to autism long before a diagnosis is made. | more
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
Dogs can sniff out cancer, rats can detect tuberculosis. Scientists in Dresden want to recreate in machines what animals can do with their noses. A new exhibition at the Technische Sammlungen Dresden shows for the first time how far this research has already progressed. | more
