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

Meet our lab heroes Iris, SELMA and FeliX

Why is the banana crooked?

Learn more about the evolution of hominins, the domestication of plants and animals and human migration.

Quantum magnetometers can help unravel the secrets of the earth. Whether geophysics or history - by detecting magnetic fields, they are an important key for researchers looking into the innermost depths.

Immerse yourself in exciting experiments on plasma chemical oxidation and experience impressive plasma experiments!

The power of infrared (IR) lasers enables the locally precise processing of a wide variety of materials.

Greenhouse measurements throughout Europe - how do you get the right results? How are the air samples collected? Where are our measuring stations located? You can get the answers to these questions in the ICOS laboratory!