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Blattunterseite unter dem Mikroskop

Atlant Bieri, science writer and co-curator of the exhibition “Biodiversity: Vulnerable Diversity” in the extract exhibition space, ETH

Lecture in German

Blattunterseite unter dem Mikroskop

With a binocular we dive into the world of plants. With a magnification of 10 to 40 times, we wander over the surface of the leaves of sage, basil and peppermint and discover droplets of essential oils, we measure the length of a tiny orchid seed together and go in search of precious stones on a blade of grass. We also look at the breathing holes on the leaves. We also take a trip inside the leaves and discover “aliens” that have taken possession of the plant. We play football with pollen and look at moss sperm.