Shake, glow, and be amazed! With UV light, blue liquid, and steaming ice, nature turns into a magical land. Become a researcher yourself—because curiosity is the magic of science!
A new AI will soon be assisting researchers at our institute with their work—and our visitors can already ask it all sorts of questions during the Long Night of Science!
Many living organisms use scents to communicate with one another. Although the human nose cannot detect many of these substances, we are still able to track them down and analyze them—with the help of state-of-the-art technology.
How are high-precision components made from modern materials? See firsthand how 5-axis CNC machines are used to manufacture complex free-form optical surfaces with the highest precision and to finish ceramic-printed watch components.
How do bones, cartilage, and muscles enable movement? Explore the musculoskeletal system: stain specimens, test your knowledge, and learn about modern implants—exciting for all age groups
I bet you're multilingual! Find out at stations where you can try things out and get involved. Experience what multilingualism means and why language acquisition might be different than you think.
Time
18:00 - 24:00 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandInstitut für Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache und Interkulturelle Studien
People often synchronize their movements unconsciously. Through a brief physical activity and a cooperative game, participants can experience how synchrony can influence teamwork.
Time
18:00 - 23:00 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaandInstitut für Psychologie
Become a Gene Code Cracker! Decode the genetic code of cancer cells, discover how gene mutations reveal the right treatment, and learn in a fun way how personalized cancer medicine can change lives today.
Using typical DLR examples, you'll learn step by step how AI is trained, how it makes decisions, how it quantifies uncertainties, and why transparency is indispensable—especially in safety-critical systems.
Time
18:00 - 24:00 o'clock
Gebiet
Stadtzentrum
Organizer
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt – DLR-Institut für Datenwissenschaften