Joseph von Fraunhofer’s historic glassworks reopens in Bavaria after restoration
The building in Benediktbeuern, badly damaged by a storm in 2023, has been fully restored and gained a new exhibition with an artificial intelligence guide.
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German AI detects osteoporosis in CT scans already taken for other reasons
Fraunhofer IGD has developed software that measures bone density from routine CT scans, with no additional tests for the patient.
Healthy lifestyle cuts cancer risk by 29%, large German study confirms
Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center analysed data from almost 288,000 people and found a link to lower risk for 13 types of cancer.
German astronomers detect ‘heavy’ methanol in space for the first time
A team led by the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy has identified fully deuterated methanol near a forming star, using the ALMA telescope.
Orangutan mothers make long journeys so their young have someone to play with
A study by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior shows that Bornean orangutan mothers spend extra energy taking their young to play with others.
German optogenetics pioneers Hegemann and Nagel receive the Nobel Prize in Medicine
Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, former researchers at the Max Planck Society, have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Angola’s economy grows 8.74% in the second quarter, driven by the non-oil sector
Figures from the National Statistics Institute show strong growth in industry, services and communications.
Angola and Macau agree mutual visa exemption for stays of up to 30 days
Angolan citizens and Macau residents will be able to visit each other’s territory without a visa, which should boost tourism, trade and academic exchange.
Angolan children’s book about a leatherback turtle gets a bilingual edition
LeBron James’s team in the E1 electric powerboat championship will sponsor the new edition of “Cori, a Tartaruga em Perigo” (Cori, the Turtle in Danger), whose proceeds support sea turtle protection in Angola.
Bengo to get 100 more social housing homes across five municipalities
A public tender has been authorised to build social housing in Barra do Dande, Nambuangongo, Quicunzo, Piri and Úcua, in an investment of 4.8 billion kwanzas.
Luanda’s Cine Teatro Nacional reopens after renovation work
The venue, founded in 1932, has reopened to the public with a symphony concert and a programme of music and dance.
Fossils and ‘dinosaurs’ head up Morro da Urca in Rio de Janeiro
The Museu de Ciências da Terra (Earth Sciences Museum), closed for works, is taking part of its fossil collection to Morro da Urca, with activities for children.