An amazing journey into the world of the incredible abilities of our animal friends awaits young explorers and their parents at the interactive lecture of renowned biologist and science journalist Ilya Kolmanovsky!
As part of the lecture “The Naked Mole Rat: Superpowers of Animals,” Ilya Kolmanovsky will reveal the astonishing talents of various animal species and demonstrate how these unique abilities inspire scientists and engineers to create breakthrough technologies and materials beneficial to humans.
You’ll learn answers to fascinating questions such as:
Why did the ordinary canary become a symbol of early danger detection?
How is the blood of ancient horseshoe crabs used in modern medicine to develop drugs?
Who actually invented the first pregnancy test?
Is it true that some snail venoms have healing properties?
How do animals help scientists develop advanced digital sensor systems like the “electronic nose”?
What important role do dogs play in hospitals, helping people recover?
Ilya Kolmanovsky, Ph.D. in biology and author of the popular podcasts “The Naked Mole Rat” and “One and a Half Mole Rats”, tells about the latest scientific discoveries in an engaging and accessible way, sharing astonishing facts about the living world. His talent for communicating with children turns science into an exciting adventure that awakens curiosity and love for learning!
We invite young fans of cartoons and computer games to an unforgettable meeting with Ilya Kolmanovsky, where they’ll discover many new and fascinating things about the world around us.
Event information:
Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Recommended age: from 6 to 100 years
Each child and adult must have a separate ticket
Language: Russian
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive into the world of animal superpowers with Ilya Kolmanovsky!
Date: | 16.11.2025 |
Time: | 12:00 |
Venue: | Bürgerzentrum Nippes - Altenberger Hof |
Address: | Mauenheimer Str. 92, 50733 Köln |
All dates and venues |
Bürgerzentrum Nippes - Altenberger Hof
Mauenheimer Str. 92, 50733 Köln
Brückenforum
Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 17, 53225 Bonn
Bürgerhaus Vingst
Kuthstraße 27, 51107 Köln
Bürgerzentrum Nippes - Altenberger Hof
Mauenheimer Str. 92, 50733 Köln
Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz
Aachener Str. 5, 50674 Köln
Siegerlandhalle
Koblenzer Str. 151, 57072 Siegen
Bürgerzentrum Nippes - Altenberger Hof
Mauenheimer Str. 92, 50733 Köln
Bürgerzentrum Nippes - Altenberger Hof
Mauenheimer Str. 92, 50733 Köln
Carlswerk Victoria
Schanzenstraße 6-20 Gebäude 3.12, 51063 Köln
Rathaussaal Porz
Friedrich-Ebert-Ufer 64 - 70, 51143 Köln
Rathaussaal Porz
Friedrich-Ebert-Ufer 64 - 70, 51143 Köln
Siegerlandhalle
Koblenzer Str. 151, 57072 Siegen
Kulturzentrum Wuppertal Applaus
Unterdörnen 85, 42283 Wuppertal
Kulturzentrum Wuppertal Applaus
Unterdörnen 85, 42283 Wuppertal
Kulturzentrum Wuppertal Applaus
Unterdörnen 85, 42283 Wuppertal
Kulturzentrum Wuppertal Applaus
Unterdörnen 85, 42283 Wuppertal
Kulturzentrum Wuppertal Applaus
Unterdörnen 85, 42283 Wuppertal
Brückenforum
Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 17, 53225 Bonn
Bürgerhaus Vingst
Kuthstraße 27, 51107 Köln
Brückenforum
Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 17, 53225 Bonn
Brückenforum
Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 17, 53225 Bonn
Rathaussaal Porz
Friedrich-Ebert-Ufer 64 - 70, 51143 Köln