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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.

Developers at SmartDyeLivery GmbH explain how nanoparticles can be used to treat liver failure and cancer.

Small Cells, Big Impact—How Heart Cells Beat and Nerve Cells Fire

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.

Discover the German language in all its diversity: from dialects to current language trends to the movements of the mouth when speaking.

Do you want to know what a biobank is and what happens there? Would you like to make your own biobank samples? And do you want to find out just how cold it can get in a biobank? Then come on by and join us!

What do we feel—and why? How do fear, stress, or hope influence our thoughts and actions, especially during challenging times?

Age Pyramids & Lifestyles Through the Ages

Scientists demonstrate the methods they use to track down small DNA molecules and proteins.

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For over 100 years, ZEISS has been developing technologies that allow us to look inside the eye. Discover historical and modern fundus cameras, learn how eye diseases are diagnosed, and become an eye researcher yourself.

How can you recognize sepsis (blood poisoning), and why is it important to act quickly?

Making its debut! Take a look at the fascinating plant collection at the Haussknecht Herbarium. Discover what a plant specimen more than 100 years old reveals about the future—and how AI helps us unravel the mysteries of plants!

Did you know how insects find their food, choose the perfect spot to lay their eggs, or find their way home? Find out! Test your sense of smell and learn how to navigate using scents!

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.