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Exploring the Universe
from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales.

The Research Cluster ELEMENTS: Exploring the Universe from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales brings together world-leading scientists from distinct fields of research to combine the microscopical scales of elementary particles with the macroscopical scales of astrophysical objects.

The ultimate goal is to address the question of the origin of the heavy chemical elements, such as platinum and gold, in our universe.

We are currently applying for funding as a Cluster of Excellence.

What we do

Read about the fundamental-physics questions ELEMENTS is answering in different Working Areas and take a look at our research facilities.

Outreach

Are you interested in exploring the elements? Come discover the universe with us at one of our various outreach events!

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Our Team

More than 100 physicists from different fields are working together in ELEMENTS. Get to know us!

Training

Find out about our international research collaborations and scholarships for students.

Career

Take a look at our program for Early Career Researchers and Equal Opportunities and learn how to join us.

Our upcoming events

25. - 30.09.2023

Highlights der Physik

04.10.2023

Frankfurt Children’s University

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Keep up with the latest news

Fun festivities at the Science Castle in Darmstadt

2023/09/19

After 15 years of renovations, Darmstadt’s castle finally re-opened to the public, celebrating everything science for an entire day. About 10,000 people joined the festivities,

Luciano Rezzolla to speak at 78th UN General Assembly’s Science Summit

2023/09/12

Renowned global scientists have come together at the United Nations General Assembly’s Science Summit in New York City to drive forward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Reopening of Darmstadt’s Science Castle

2023/09/06

The Technical University of Darmstadt is festively reopening its Science Castle at 16 September 2023. Situated at the heart of the city, this historic landmark

LOEWE Top Professorship awarded to Achim Schwenk

2023/09/05

Achim Schwenk recently received a prestigious LOEWE Top Professorship from the state of Hesse. Achim Schwenk has been a part of TU Darmstadt’s Department of

Federal Minister Stark-Watzinger visits Neutron Star in Hofheim

2023/08/03

Last week, the “Universe on Tour” roadshow in Hofheim welcomed a distinguished guest, the Federal Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger. On 27 July

“Universe on Tour” comes to Hofheim: Discover our Neutron Star and more

2023/07/19

The “Universe on Tour” mobile planetarium arrives in Hofheim from 26 to 30 July 2023. Organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

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🎞️ Das großen Fest zur Eröffnung des Wissenschaftsschlosses ist zwar vorbei, einen Rückblick auf diesen besonderen Tag gibt es jetzt in bewegten Bildern