The Lab Talks
- voor het laboratorium
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 heat, fire, and fever.
Have you ever heard of the Tinder Fungus? When dried, this mushroom can help start a fire. Humans have used this fungus for thousands of years – even the famous ice mummy Ötzi carried it with him. You’ll also learn how microbes can sometimes cause unexpected fires, such as spontaneous hay combustion.
But that’s not all. Did you know that some microbes actually thrive in heat? Certain fungi can only grow at temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius! These fungi produce heat-resistant compounds, and scientists are exploring whether they could help combat diseases.
Join this heated edition of Laboratory Talks and discover the surprising ways microbes adapt to and harness heat!
Practical information
- When
- every day
- Time
- at 11:30, 13:30, and 15:30
- Where
- in front of the laboratorium
- Duration
- 20 minutes