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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.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe! Enjoy engaging lectures in which astronomers from the TLS present the latest research findings and offer insights into the big questions of modern astronomy.

We offer guided tours, hands-on activities, and interesting exhibits.

Learn how artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imagery, and drones are revolutionizing archaeological research by enabling precise remote sensing and terrain mapping to uncover hidden sites and shed light on history using state-of-the-art

Optics Balzers Jena GmbH – Harnessing Light with Optical Filters

Can you defuse the bomb? The green light is the perfect way to tell if you've wired it correctly!

What holds the world together at its very core? To use ores, water, and energy resources sustainably over the long term, we need to understand exactly that. What is the Earth made of, and how was it formed? What processes take place within and on its surface? How do we know this?

How are camera systems designed that can capture information from different distances without moving the lens?

With our film about the world of cell biology, we’d like to invite you to enjoy the beauty of life and simply relax.

Perpetua mobilia? Inverted mirror images? They don't exist - or do they? How illusions work is sometimes not so easy to recognize. See for yourself!

Artistically crafted specimens and easy-to-understand models convey the fundamentals of anatomy and offer fascinating insights into the body’s inner workings. The historical significance of this 200-year-old collection can be experienced, for example, through Goethe’s intermaxillary specimens.

Y-Space is a research project aimed at developing a UAV carrier platform capable of briefly generating true microgravity (≤ 0.1 g, up to 10 seconds, 3 kg payload). The goal is to create a mobile, cost-effective alternative to parabolic flights.

Creatures of the Night and Unknown Beings: We showcase current research projects on the hidden diversity of animals.

Become an inventor and build your own machine

Send digital data securely using “magical” light particles, or create images out of thin air! Researchers at Fraunhofer IOF are developing state-of-the-art systems to protect our data and diagnose diseases using quantum technologies.