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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.

How are high-precision components made from modern materials? See firsthand how 5-axis CNC machines are used to manufacture complex free-form optical surfaces with the highest precision and to finish ceramic-printed watch components.

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.

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

Learn how situational assessments are created and how drone monitoring is used to record and analyze the condition of dikes, forests, and critical infrastructure.

In addition to guided tours and an exhibition, we also offer hands-on activities for all ages...

A Look Back at the History of the Long Night of Science in Jena

The heart is the engine of life—we'll show you how to keep it running on your own and how we can help you do that.

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!

witelo and Imaginata are visiting JEDI to showcase their favorite experiments: Together with the JenaWirtschaft team and students from the Carl-Zeiss-Gymnasium, we invite you to experiment, marvel, and join in the fun.

A diverse program of events is taking place in the institute’s lecture halls and laboratories: Why do mountain ranges form in Central Asia? What is the diversity of fossils found in the biosphere? How and why do rocks fold? How do we use underground storage facilities? ... and more

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.

About robots that can detect transparent objects and special cameras that make the invisible visible