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What do we feel—and why? How do fear, stress, or hope influence our thoughts and actions, especially during challenging times?

What role do relationships and personal resources play in our well-being? At the Resources and Connections Board, visitors can visualize their own experiences and discover new perspectives.

Beekeeping in the Middle Ages was very different from what it is today. So-called “Zeidler” climbed to great heights to harvest the sweet gold, and heavily laden wagons, carrying heavy barrels of honey, made their way through forests and mountains.

The enchanted forest, the big bad wolf, the wicked witch, the gingerbread house—we all have images from fairy tales in our minds. But where do these ideas come from? And what happens when we retell them?

We provide fascinating insights into the latest research in pharmaceutical technology and show how innovative materials and manufacturing processes are helping to shape the medicine of tomorrow.

What is romantic love? An absolute emotion or a dangerous social construct? This staged panel discussion brings together perspectives from Jena’s early Romantic period, modern sociology, and contemporary literature.

How should we deal with discriminatory statements? What anti-democratic codes and symbols appear on social media? How do AI and VR contribute to shaping the learning process about democracy? We explore these and other questions in our programs.

Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry! Conduct your own experiments, solve tricky puzzles, and discover just how exciting chemistry classes and teacher training can be.

How can a piece of glass display information while still remaining transparent? Experience hands-on holography at ZEISS Microoptics: interactive demonstrations, surprising effects, and a hands-on corner for all ages.

Creatures of the Night and Unknown Beings: We showcase current research projects on the hidden diversity of animals.

To what extent do close relationships shape our self-image? With the RISC questionnaire, visitors can discover this for themselves through a series of short questions and receive immediate, personalized feedback.

Immerse yourself in a world full of discoveries and connections! Our diverse offerings give you the opportunity to think innovatively and get actively involved. Whether it’s economic policy, journalism, or innovation—there’s something for everyone!

Collection items, forest maps, museum inventories: Experience firsthand how we’re using AI to digitally catalog Thuringia’s cultural treasures. And beneath the ThULB, the Fürstenkeller—dating back to 1532—awaits exploration—one of the largest vaulted cellars in Germany.

Learn the Art of Laser Alignment

How is the sense of smell studied scientifically? With “Sniffin’ Sticks” and a “Smelling Landscape,” visitors can experience their sense of smell for themselves and gain a better understanding of it.