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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.

Adapted preparation techniques provide new insights into the patterns of age-related changes in traits among selected bird species.

In an era of rising antibiotic resistance, the rapid characterization of the bacteria causing the infection is becoming increasingly important. We demonstrate how new optical and spectroscopic methods can contribute to this effort.

Göschwitz: Our technology allows us to detect and pinpoint noises and dangerous behavior patterns in road traffic. Come see it in action on-site with our traffic safety experts.

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

Invasive Japanese knotweed in the city park, hardworking wild bees on campus, rare butterflies in the garden next door—the nature around us is well documented if you know where to look. Come on by and become a data detective!

Age Pyramids & Lifestyles Through the Ages

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Introducing ThINK.

How can we restore our forests and prepare them for climate change? We’ll show how deadwood can help with reforestation. In doing so, we’ll give equal consideration to biodiversity and silviculture and test concepts for integrated forest management.

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

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

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

Measurement equipment weighing several metric tons for feather-light microlenses