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In these experiments, you can put the durability of SCHOTT specialty glass to the test yourself.

Discover the fascinating diversity of microorganisms that live in and on us, and take a peek into the otherwise invisible world of bacteria and fungi.

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

Experience chemistry with all your senses: Mix your own perfume, discover the scent of the oceans, solve scent puzzles, and write secret messages with colorful chemistry.

We make music visible!

Why do corals, tonic water, and paper bills glow? Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence in the Fluorescence Lab—with exciting experiments, glowing natural substances, and applications in everyday life, technology, and modern research.

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.

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.

We are building a laser and using it to generate light that can be used to answer questions in biological research.

What can the microbes living in your gut tell us about your health? Discover how researchers combine biology, computer science, and AI to uncover hidden patterns in the gut microbiome.

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?

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

What is a Wimshurst machine? How does phase-angle control work? What can happen when a capacitor discharges? How is a microwave plasma created?