In Islam, alcohol is considered forbidden—yet wine has played an important role in literature, poetry, and mysticism for centuries. This lecture explores how Islamic cultures have dealt with contradictions and ambiguities.
Time
19:00 - 19:40 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandInstitut für Arabistik
Applications of artificial intelligence are having an increasing impact on the economy, education, and society—on all of us. Following an introductory presentation, participants are invited to join a discussion.
How much of a banana is really in a person? A lighthearted, fact-filled look at genetics and bioinformatics that shows why popular percentage figures are often nonsense—and how data helps us truly understand biological kinship.
Time
19:00 - 20:00 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandInstitut für Informatik
Want to know what tomorrow’s energy supply will look like and what research is currently being conducted in our department? Then don’t miss our lecture on renewable energy—and look forward to a wealth of knowledge at the Science Slam a little later on.
Time
19:00 - 22:00 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandInstitut für Optik und Quantenelektronik (IOQ)
How do you decipher a script that hasn’t been written in centuries? A script in a language we don’t know? One that isn’t inscribed on any “Rosetta Stone”? The example of Arabia shows that it’s possible—and why it sometimes takes so long.
Modern witches live right in the heart of the city. Magic and rituals are part of their everyday lives, and the winter season is full of magic and meaning. Who are these witches? Why do they call themselves that? What do they mean by "magic"?
How can the conservation of natural resources contribute to security policy? How does biodiversity enhance society’s resilience? Prof. Dr. Aletta Bonn answers these and other questions.
Time
19:00 - 19:30 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandDeutsches Zentrum für integrative Biodiversitäts-Forschung (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig
We’ll show you how we monitor the condition of dikes and transportation routes—such as roads and rail lines—as well as entire forests, and how images are turned into concrete decisions.
Time
19:00 - 19:15 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt – DLR-Institut für Datenwissenschaften
Where does the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere come from? What information can we glean from analysing the stable isotope ratios in the air? Heiko Moossen answers these questions and gives you a glimpse into a modern laboratory.
In presentations at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Epitype researchers will explain how epigenetic tests can be used for the reliable early detection of cancer.