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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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Plants and Insects as Natural Product Chemists

Plants and insects are an important source of new medicinal compounds. Their metabolic products are used to treat and alleviate diseases. We present plants, insects, and their medically significant compounds.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

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The Great Poison Contest: How Animals Neutralize Deadly Poisons

Many species have deadly defense mechanisms, but some animals are immune to toxins. Discover these resilient creatures and see how nature repeats itself. Also, explore the impact on history and art.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Organizer

Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie

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Antimicrobial Biomaterials: Innovative Strategies for Preventing Infections in Implants

Take a look behind the scenes of research and learn how innovative materials are developed and tested to prevent infections associated with implants.

Time

18:00 - 22:00 o'clock

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena

Event type

Exhibition

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*How much beer, wine, or liquor equals how many parts per thousand?

Have you ever wondered what your blood alcohol content is after drinking two bottles of beer? Are you still allowed to drive? And how long does it take for the alcohol to be metabolized? You'll find the answers here.

Time

18:15 - 18:45 o'clock

Organizer

Universitätsklinikum Jena and Institut für Rechtsmedizin

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Lecture

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A virtual research environment for research data from the Arctic expedition MOSAiC

We will show you how a virtual research environment was used to provide software tools for the analysis and presentation of research data from the Arctic expedition.

Time

18:30 - 19:00 o'clock

Organizer

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt – Institut für Datenwissenschaften

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Lecture

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Cold, colder, coldest: Research at ultra-low temperatures

Scientists offer a glimpse into the Leibniz-IPHT laboratories to reveal how the smart supercomputers of the future will work and what quantum technologies have to do with this new form of intelligence.

Time

18:30 - 22:30 o'clock

Organizer

Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.

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Guidance

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The secret of black eyes and the miracle of light

Research inspired by nature - from the moth's eye to the lotus effect.

Time

18:30 - 18:50 o'clock

Organizer

Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF

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Lecture

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The story of the Persian king and the old peasant woman

Immerse yourself in the world of the wise kings of ancient Persia and find out why even centuries later, at the court of the caliphs, people still talked about their encounters with old peasant women.

Time

18:30 - 19:45 o'clock

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

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Other

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Climate, crisis, emotional chaos? - Young people in climate change

In this interactive short lecture, we will talk about the feelings children and young people have in connection with climate change and how these feelings can be dealt with well.

Time

18:30 - 19:00 o'clock

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Institut für Psychologie

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Lecture

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Who cares about animal health?

The Friedrich Loeffler Institute introduces itself, its mission, and its activities.

Time

18:30 - 18:45 o'clock

Organizer

Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut

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Lecture

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Science slam on sustainability research

Discover the diversity of sustainability research in a fascinating way!

Time

18:30 - 19:30 o'clock

Organizer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and Servicezentrum Forschung und Transfer

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Lecture

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Bratwurst: The BW business game at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena

In a computer-based simulation, you take on the role of an entrepreneur. The aim is to run a virtual stall selling Thuringian sausages at a profit. The players compete with each other.

Time

18:30 - 19:15 o'clock

Organizer

Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

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Guided tour of Grintech GmbH and demonstration of an imaging probe for tumor edge detection

Cancer tumor edge detection with non-linear imaging biomedical probe

Time

18:30 - 19:30 o'clock

Organizer

Grintech GmbH

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Guidance

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Electronics - how are they made and how do I know they are working properly?

Electronics - how are they made and how do I know they are working properly?

Time

18:30 - 19:00 o'clock

Organizer

GÖPEL electronic GmbH

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Lecture

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Small products, big future - diagnostics in the fast lane

Products that SCHOTT MINIFAB is involved in developing are revolutionizing healthcare and driving new discoveries. In this presentation, we will shed light on the development process of these novel microfluidic products.

Time

18:30 - 19:30 o'clock

Organizer

SCHOTT

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Lecture

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