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

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe! Enjoy engaging lectures in which astronomers from the TLS present the latest research findings and offer insights into the big questions of modern astronomy.

Adapted preparation techniques provide new insights into the patterns of age-related changes in traits among selected bird species.

An exciting research mission for young explorers.

In addition to presentations on the Moon and exciting live demonstrations of our products, there will be drinks available at the Space Bar.

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

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.

Immerse yourself in a world of diversity that is barely visible—or not visible at all—to the naked eye! Dyes make symbiotic organisms visible under the microscope, and under a stereomicroscope, you’ll see insects—from large to tiny—in a whole new light.

At the UKJ, we care not only about the health of our patients, but also about the well-being of the animals used in our experimental research

Learn surgical suturing techniques using anatomical training models!

Brilliant Research at Beutenberg—Facade Projection on Aging Research and "Life Sciences Meets Physics"

Ants are social insects that live in colonies ranging from a dozen individuals to millions of workers. Discover the tiny world and the diversity of forms, shapes, and diets of these fascinating insects!

Did you know how insects find their food, choose the perfect spot to lay their eggs, or find their way home? Find out! Test your sense of smell and learn how to navigate using scents!