ARTIS talk also in English
  • ARTIS-Micropia

At ARTIS-Micropia, you can watch paramecia and fungi in action. With so many fascinating things passing before your eyes, you're bound to have questions. Ask them right away to the lab technicians during the 'Lab Talks'. Each month, this talk focuses on a new theme.

This month, the lab technician talks about: Sustainable microbes

Together, we live on Earth in ecosystems where all organisms, including humans, are connected. Within these ecosystems, there is a natural cycle in which substances are constantly used and transformed into new, usable materials. However, the large-scale use of fossil fuels is disrupting this balance, leading to increasing instability in the environment and the climate.

Did you know that microbes can help develop sustainable alternatives? Microbes are surprisingly versatile. Some break down waste, others purify water, and many do much more. One such microbe is Chlorococcum, our Microbe of the Month, which is used, among other things, in the production of biogas.

Visit this month and discover how microbes like Chlorococcum can be applied to create a more sustainable future.

Practical information

When
every day
Time
at 11:30, 13:30, and 15:30
Where
in front of the laboratorium
Duration
20 minutes