What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and which 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.

Magnetism is one of the few physical phenomena that humans cannot grasp with their senses. However, the invisible forces between magnetic materials still fascinate people today.

Polymers are omnipresent in our lives and their properties are unbeatable.

The "Kamishibai" storytelling theater opens its curtain for the Long Night of Science in Schiller's Garden House. Immerse yourself in Leo Lionni's imaginative world of pictures and experience the story of Frederick the little field mouse.

Under the microscope, not only the hidden details of the structures created using IR lasers appear.

What to do if stirring or briefly shaking is not enough to mix different components?

With "Circus Minimus" experiment sets, even the youngest children can experience the exciting world of smart materials

Foam plaster is obtained by foaming a mixture of plaster and water. The mixture must then harden. Foam plaster is particularly suitable for use as a lightweight material in the construction industry.

Immerse yourself in the projects of the Vogtland pioneers and join in the puzzle!

The #teamspace of Jena-Optronik gives insights into its everyday life! In addition to exciting live demonstrations of our products, there will be drinks at the space bar and we will travel into space with you in the mobile planetarium.

In their natural environment, all insects—including pests that attack our crops—have natural predators. We take advantage of this for biological pest control in our greenhouse and largely avoid using insecticides.

Meet our lab heroes Iris, SELMA, FeliX, and Spencer

Why is the banana crooked?

Humans and animals have tiny roommates: microbes. Compare the microbes that live on different people with those found on and inside insects. Among them, you’ll also discover true symbionts that are the focus of our research.