Reporter1 An international research team led by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has uncovered a remarkably preserved Triassic ecosystem in the Atacama-Wüste. Featuring fish, insects, and plants, this 200-million-year-old find offers a rare window into the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana and provides crucial clues about how life recovers after mass extinction events.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s U19 team kicked off the second half of the season with a hard-fought 1:2 away win against SV Wacker Burghausen. Despite playing on artificial turf in Lindach, the young squad secured crucial points in the A-Junioren-Bundesliga. This victory highlights the strength of Jena’s youth development as players aim for the first team.
Researchers from Jena have documented the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on King George Island. After discovering over 50 dead birds, experts from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena warn of a devastating impact on the region’s dense penguin colonies. As migratory birds carry the virus to the remote South, the fragile Antarctic ecosystem faces a significant threat of local extinctions.
Science City Jena faced a tough challenge against third-placed Telekom Baskets Bonn, eventually falling 92:64. Despite a spirited comeback in the third quarter that saw the gap close to just six points, 22 costly turnovers and a final-quarter collapse proved decisive. Top scorer Joe Wieskamp’s 17 points weren’t enough to stop the dominant hosts on the Hardtberg.
Quick Facts: Time of Incident: Saturday, February 07, 2026, between 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM Location: Jena, Johannisstraße / corner of Jenergasse Incident: Property damage to sunshades of a kebab shop Suspect Description: Male, presumably intoxicated Case Number: ST/0032854/2026 Jena (08.02.2026) – An incident of blind destructiveness has been occupying the Jena police since yesterday, … Read more
Short & Concise: The Most Important Facts at a Glance Date & Location: Saturday, 07.02.2026, Jena (Start: Holzmarkt). Occasion: Political assembly under the motto “From Jena to Budapest…”. Number of Participants: Approx. 700 people at peak times. Police Summary: 4 criminal offenses (including resistance), several administrative offenses, ignition of pyrotechnics. Jena (08.02.2026) – A large … Read more
At a Glance Occasion: Protest against the sentencing of Jena-born non-binary person Maja T. in Budapest. Attendance: Police estimate approx. 700; organizers speak of over 1,000 participants. Incidents: Ignition of pyrotechnics and violations of the ban on facial coverings. Outcome: Four criminal charges and several administrative offense proceedings. Jena. A clear sign of solidarity and … Read more
