02 Oct A Risø contribution in the city of smiles

The exhibition “The Curious Human – Discovering an Invisible World” has just opened at the science-historical Steno Museum in Aarhus. Among the exhibited items are several treasures from Risø National Laboratory.

TThe newly inaugurated exhibition centers on the exploration of atoms and particles, where didactic presentation and scenography converge to engage visitors' senses. Among the numerous artifacts conveying the marvels of natural science are Niels Bohr's pipe, a cloud chamber, and notably, a segment of the colossal particle accelerator from CERN in Switzerland.

A section of the exhibition explores how new discoveries and inventions can be both vital and, at the same time, lead to unintended and dangerous consequences. Selected artifacts from Risø National Laboratory, alongside examples of protest songs, TV news, and newspaper front pages, narrate the history of a long-standing and still relevant discussion concerning the use of nuclear power and nuclear weapons.

Read more about the exhibition on the Steno Museum's website