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What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and what aspects of it are already a reality in Jena today? The City of Jena’s exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” provides answers to these and other questions about the energy transition.

Adapted preparation techniques provide new insights into the patterns of age-related changes in traits among selected bird species.

An exciting research mission for young explorers.

Meet our lab heroes Iris, SELMA, FeliX, and Spencer

Learn more about the evolution of hominins, the domestication of plants and animals, and human migration.

Quantum magnetometers can help unlock the Earth’s secrets. Whether in geophysics or history, their ability to detect magnetic fields makes them an important tool for researchers seeking to peer into the Earth’s innermost depths.

Greenhouse gas measurements across Europe—how do you get accurate results? How are air samples collected? Where are our monitoring stations located? You’ll find the answers to these questions at the ICOS lab!

Kids, listen up! Become an astronaut yourselves and fly with us through the solar system!

ZEISS planetariums make the universe accessible and understandable to everyone around the world. We’ll take you on a journey through the depths of space and show you how modern knowledge comes to life in the planetarium.

Insects are by far the most species-rich class of animals. They inhabit the most unusual habitats. But what makes them so successful? We introduce the subjects of our research and discuss their lifestyles and their contribution to science.

Stadtwerke Jena - We're Here for Jena and the Region

Discover the fascinating diversity of microorganisms that live in and on us, and take a peek into the otherwise invisible world of bacteria and fungi.