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

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.

Artistically crafted specimens and easy-to-understand models convey the fundamentals of anatomy and offer fascinating insights into the body’s inner workings. The historical significance of this 200-year-old collection can be experienced, for example, through Goethe’s intermaxillary specimens.

As part of the Long Night of Science, we will be printing a souvenir on site, which you are welcome to pick up. You will also find out exactly how 3D printing works.

The company ThINK introduces itself.

Find out more about your own climate story - your personal Warming Stripes

Playfully learn how work in an optics laboratory works and paint fascinating patterns on the wall with a laser in our hands-on offer for everyone aged 5 and over!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of digital health solutions: From robots and VR goggles to an escape game in which you can save the city as a TeleHelathHero, everything is included.

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

Learn how plant substances influence which bacteria live on which plants!

Measurement technology weighing tons for featherweight microlenses

Lenses without any spherical or other non-planar surfaces!