Everything happens for a reason, and that reason is usually physics. Have you ever wondered how a small master manages to control opponents who are much larger and stronger? We'll provide the answer in our presentation.

“Dark lull”—that’s what they call it when both the sun and the wind take a break at the same time. We’ll discuss how electricity from renewable energy sources can still be used under these conditions and what role redox-flow batteries can play in this.

How did the far-right scene in Jena give rise to a terrorist group that spent years murdering, robbing, and carrying out bombings?

Mental illness is much more common than many people think, and it is not a sign of personal weakness. This lecture explains, in terms that are easy to understand, the scientific findings regarding how psychological stress arises.

Why Tiny Particles Are Changing Medicine—and What Sunscreen, Pregnancy Tests, and Modern Cancer Treatments Have in Common.

We’re all familiar with the British House of Commons, but have you ever experienced a House of Commons debate live? We’re offering two gripping House of Commons debates on current topics that invite you to think along and join the discussion!

Collection items, forest maps, museum inventories: Experience firsthand how we’re using AI to digitally catalog Thuringia’s cultural treasures. And beneath the ThULB, the Fürstenkeller—dating back to 1532—awaits exploration—one of the largest vaulted cellars in Germany.

In her impulse tour, Julia Eberhardt M.A. provides insights into the academic fashion of the 17th century using the example of the Jena physician and rector of the Salana Johann Arnold Friderici.

What can bones tell us in forensic medicine? We’ll show and explain the day-to-day practical work involved in examining human bones to determine age, sex, cause of death, and more.

Our presentation will take you on a brief journey into the world of glass and show you how SCHOTT overcomes the everyday challenges of glass development.

Where does the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere come from? What information can we glean from analyzing the stable isotope ratios in the air? At the BGC-IsoLab, you’ll not only find the answers but also get a glimpse into a modern laboratory.

Insights into Aging Stem Cells—How Can Animal Models Help Improve Our Understanding?

Animal Health Quiz—a guessing game modeled after a children's quiz show.

A special highlight will be the talk by bestselling author Andrea Wulf, who will discuss *The Invention of Nature: The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt*. A book signing will follow.