Diatoms : What Are They?
Physically Natural Sciences

Diatoms : What Are They?

Algae are often only perceived as an annoying algae bloom or slime on stones, but they are one of the most ecologically important organisms on Earth. Diatoms are the most abundant microscopic algae that produce one-fifth of the oxygen we breathe and have beautiful cell walls made of glass (SiO2). Under the microscope, you can marvel at diatoms from all over the world (including Dresden), create your own diatom window art, and learn interesting facts about their role in nature and technology.
Start 17:00 o'clock
End 00:00 o'clock

At a glance

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
CRTD Zentrum für Regenerative Therapien TU Dresden
Erdgeschoss, Stand 0.05
Fetscherstraße 105
01307 Dresden (Dresdner Süden)
Kröger Group, B CUBE - Center for Molecular Bioengineering,
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Algae are often only perceived as an annoying algae bloom or slime on stones, but they are one of the most ecologically important organisms on Earth. Diatoms are the most abundant microscopic algae that produce one-fifth of the oxygen we breathe and have beautiful cell walls made of glass (SiO2). Under the microscope, you can marvel at diatoms from all over the world (including Dresden), create your own diatom window art, and learn interesting facts about their role in nature and technology.

Information on the event format

Experiment Participate and do it yourself Suitable for children

Venue information

English speaking / suitable for international guests Suitable for children

stations

Blasewitzer Str./ Fetscherstraße

  • N8 (tram)
  • 12 (tram)
  • 64 (bus)
  • 6 (tram)

Tatzberg

  • 64 (bus)