Sustainability

Experimenting in the Virtual Lab

Are you curious about experiments but don’t have a science kit at home? No worries - here you can explore and experiment online!

In the Virtual Lab, things work just like in a real laboratory. As you enter the foyer, Dr. Bubbles will welcome you into his fascinating world of research and explain everything you need to know about working safely in the lab. Why does bread taste sweet after chewing for a while? How do plants produce energy to grow and oxygen for our environment? And what exactly are climate gases? Through exciting experiments, you’ll explore the entire world of natural sciences! But don’t worry - if you ever get stuck, Dr. Bubbles is there to help you out. Along the way, you can earn cool awards and prove your knowledge in an expert quiz. Discover our experiments below!

To the Lab

Discover the Virtual Lab!

Many Languages – Lots of Fun!

Join Dr. Bubbles and discover the fascinating world of science — in many different languages! Many experiments are available in a total of 12 languages. How does a lab setup sound in English? What are “test tube” and “pipette” called in Spanish? And for German learners, there are experiments with simple explanations and language games to help you understand scientific terms in German even better.

The experiments in the Virtual Lab

Become a filtration expert!

Cleaning dirty water

When you wash your hands, the water gets dirty - but how can it be cleaned again? Find out in this exciting experiment!

It’s the perfect experiment for beginners - get ready to dive into your research adventure!

Find the Right Sender!

Looking for the sender

Which of your friends secretly slipped you an invitation to their birthday party? Solve the mystery using chromatography — you’ve never seen felt-tip pens like this before!

A perfect experiment for beginners – off to the lab adventure!

Explore the Secret of the “Green Wonder”!

The Green Wonder

Have you ever wondered how a plant produces the energy it needs to grow? Find out for yourself in our experiment “The Green Wonder” and discover what lies behind the complicated word “pho-to-syn-the-sis”!

A perfect experiment for beginners – off to the lab adventure!

Taste the sweet Bread!

The sweet Bread

Find out how sugar gets into bread and what our everyday food is actually made of! Use Dr. Bubbles' fantastic analysis machine and put together your perfect breakfast!

A clever experiment for curious young researchers – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Protect Your Food from “Rust”!

Rust Protection for Food

What does the mysterious story of the terrible sailor’s disease scurvy have to do with Uncle Erwin’s apple pie? Join Dr. Bubbles to uncover this spooky and tasty secret!

A clever experiment for curious young scientists – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Defeat the Red Stain Devil!

The Red Stain Devil

Why did Tobias’s white laundry turn pink, but Lisa’s didn’t? Get to the bottom of this colorful mystery and build your own washing machine!

An exciting experiment for advanced explorers – are you ready for the challenge?

Use the Power of the Sun!

Energy from the Sun

Discover how a solar cell works and how it can turn as much sunlight as possible into eco-friendly energy!

A clever experiment for curious young scientists – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Let it bubble!

The Bubbling Refreshment

The fizzy refreshment Discover what causes your lemonade to fizz and foam – and why it sometimes overflows when shaken!

A clever experiment for curious young researchers – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Visit the Baking Lab!

Chemistry Lab Bakery

Which chemical processes make a cake crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside? Become a master baker yourself!

A perfect experiment for beginners – off to your research adventure!

Get to the bottom of the soil!

The Soil Experiment

Have you ever wondered about the differences between the fine sandy soil of a dune and the dark soil in flower beds? Explore various soil types in our experiment and find out what’s behind the funny word “silt.”

A clever experiment for curious young researchers – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

The Plastic Pros – Our environment needs your help!

The Plastic Pros

Join Dr. Bubbles to explore how the different properties of plastics can help us separate plastic waste and recycle more effectively. Plus, we need smart ideas from real experts like you to prevent plastic waste in the first place.

An exciting experiment for advanced explorers – are you up for the challenge?

Catch the sound!

How do you trap Sound?

Sounds from the Virtual Lab? Yes! This experiment is all about sound and acoustics. How is sound created and how can it be measured? And what do a homemade cardboard guitar and a thunderstorm with lightning and thunder have to do with it?

A clever experiment for curious young researchers – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Make your own soap!

How does Soap wash things?

Can you imagine that ash contains a substance used to make soap? Sounds crazy, right? In our experiment, you’ll discover why soap is essential for proper handwashing, how it’s made, and what terms like lye, pH value, and emulsion really mean.

An exciting experiment for advanced explorers – are you up for the challenge?

What is the greenhouse effect?

Climate Drivers: Greenhouse Gases

Want to join the conversation when everyone’s talking about the greenhouse effect? Find out which gases are considered climate gases and why too much of them in our atmosphere causes serious problems for us, our environment, and our planet.

An exciting experiment for advanced explorers – are you up for the challenge?

Insulate the house!

The foaming Pellets

Why do cooler bags stay cold inside and block heat from getting in? And how can you insulate your home effectively? Find out how thermal insulation works and what the difference is between Styrofoam and Neopor!

A clever experiment for curious young researchers – lab coat and goggles are waiting for you!

Experience Sustainability with ProtAct17

Want to understand what the complicated term “sustainability” really means and how it relates to you and your environment? Find out now!

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