Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Lichtbildarena 2026: The Festival of ‘Goosebump Moments’ Returns

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The renowned travel and photography festival Lichtbildarena returns to Jena from November 13 to 15, 2026. Under the theme ‘Goosebump Moments,’ the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will host emotional live reportages from across the globe. Featuring new interactive formats and a historic cinema bus, the event remains a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar, bringing international perspectives and breathtaking visuals to the heart of Thuringia.

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Sensation in the Atacama-Wüste: Jena Researchers Discover Prehistoric Treasure Trove

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A research team from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved Triassic ecosystem in the Atacama-Wüste. Featuring rare soft-tissue fossils of insects, fish, and plants, the discovery offers a unique window into Earth’s history 200 million years ago and provides critical data on how life recovers from extreme global climate changes.

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Sensational Discovery in the Desert: Jena Researchers Uncover Triassic Time Capsule

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Researchers from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in the Atacama-Wüste, Chile. Dating back 200 million years, this Triassic “time capsule” preserves everything from insects to sharks in stunning detail. This breakthrough offers new insights into how ecosystems recover from mass extinctions, providing vital clues for understanding modern climate change scenarios and the long-term resilience of life on Earth.

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Sensational Find in Chile: Jena Researchers Discover Triassic “Time Capsule”

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Scientists from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in Chile’s Atacama-Wüste. This 200-million-year-old “time capsule” contains perfectly preserved insects, fish, and plants from the Triassic period. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and helps researchers understand how life recovers after global mass extinctions.

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Sensation in the Atacama-Wüste: Jena Researchers Discover 200-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem

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An international research team led by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has uncovered a remarkably preserved Triassic ecosystem in the Atacama-Wüste. Featuring fish, insects, and plants, this 200-million-year-old find offers a rare window into the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana and provides crucial clues about how life recovers after mass extinction events.

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