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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.

Surfing Through the World of Technology

In addition to presentations on the Moon and exciting live demonstrations of our products, there will be drinks available at the Space Bar.

Measurement of Airborne Pollutants at the TLUBN Monitoring Station

The ELLIS Unit in Jena demonstrates how AI is used to investigate complex relationships in the environment, health, and technology: Why do ecosystems change? What do medical data reveal? How can energy and mobility systems be better planned?

Step into our time machine. Embark on a journey into the past and learn more about prehistoric Germany through some of the country’s most significant fossil discoveries.

How do doctors identify tumor boundaries? Why do middle ear infections occur? And how do modern technologies help us better understand diseases?

Want to know how an airplane measures time in space? Then come join us at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology!

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

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

Learn how we use lasers to make new discoveries in dense forests.

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

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