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LONG NIGHT OF SCIENCE JENA

NOV 20, 2026 | 6 PM - MIDNIGHT

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At this point there is a review of the program for the Long Night of Sciences on 22.11.2024 in Jena. As soon as the planning has progressed further, the program for the next #LNDW will be published here. Thank you for your understanding.

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Fighting the bark beetle—but how?

Why don’t bark beetles infest all spruce trees to the same extent? Why do these pests never live alone, but instead have fungi on their bodies and bacteria in their guts? We invite you to join us as we explore these questions.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

Event type

Information stand

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The Breath of the Rainforest

Photo Exhibition: Climate Research Above the Tree Tops

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

Event type

Exhibition

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Climbing Adventure in the Amazon Rainforest

Deep in the Amazon rainforest stands an observation tower as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In our lobby, you can climb a model of the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory and learn about the research project at the same time.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

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Bacteria in the Laser's Crosshairs: Rapid Detection of Antibiotic Resistance

Live Demo of the RamanBioAssay for Bacterial Detection: Learn more about this innovative technology for detecting and measuring bacteria.

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

Event type

Experiment

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Science Up Close: A lab-themed photo booth and "Lasergirl" comic fun for the whole family!

In the conference room, an exciting and interactive area awaits you and your family, promising unforgettable experiences and fun during the Long Night of Science!

Time

18:00 - 24:00 o'clock

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

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What Lies Beneath the Leaves: The Use of LiDAR in Archaeology

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

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Event type

Exhibition

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Measurement of Optical Parameters of Miniature Lenses in Quality Assurance

Measurement equipment weighing several metric tons for feather-light microlenses

Time

18:00 - 21:00 o'clock

Organizer

Grintech GmbH

Event type

Exhibition

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Try it out and mount planar microlenses yourself

Lenses without any spherical or other non-planar surfaces!

Time

18:00 - 23:59 o'clock

Organizer

Grintech GmbH

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Why Can a Chestnut Tree Glow in a Disco? - Experiments with UV Light

How can a glow stick glow—without bending it? Why can a Tonic soda glow? We'll get to the bottom of these questions together with you.

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

Event type

Experiment

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What do colorful chocolate beans have to do with chromatography?

What is chromatography? And what do a rainbow and a chocolate lentil have to do with it?

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

Event type

Experiment

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Hygiene Plus—Is It Really Clean?

Is your cell phone really clean? And what's the real point of disinfecting it? — We'll show you!

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

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Ready for the Cleanroom? - Cleanroom Garment Dressing Contest

How fast can you put on our cleanroom clothing? But be careful not to touch the floor while doing so...

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

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Creative Corner - Crafts and Painting

In our little arts-and-crafts corner, you can paint and do crafts.

Time

18:00 - 23:00 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

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How is a drug developed? What are the steps involved? - Poster Gallery

Series of posters with explanations

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

Event type

Exhibition

Information stand

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A Look Inside the Cleanroom—A Virtual Tour

Take a look inside our production facilities—with our virtual tour!

Time

18:00 - 23:30 o'clock

Organizer

Wacker Biotech GmbH

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