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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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?
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!
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?
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?
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