This year, the SNI outreach team was not only present with a booth at the Rüeblimärt in Aarau, but also for the first time at “Advent i de Altstadt.” In addition to information about nanoscience, children especially enjoyed “magically” extinguishing candles using baking powder and vinegar. Many also crafted a five-pointed star with just one cut or marveled at the thermal camera, which visualizes the temperature of different objects using infrared radiation.

It was a wonderful opportunity to make science tangible in a playful way and to engage with many curious visitors.

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