Colors without dyes Hands-on science at the phaenovum Open Day in Lörrach On the last Saturday in May, we participated in the open house at the phaenovum Lörrach student re- search center. Overall, it was a successful event, with many interested children, pupils and parents in at- tendance. In addition to providing information about studying nanoscience at the University of Basel, the SNI stand offered colorful chocolate that didn’t con- tain any dyes. SNI post Schülerforschungszentrum phaenovum Lörrach At the Open Day of the phaenovum student research center in Lörrach, the SNI team provided both colorful chocolate and information about structural colors. Science meets art SNI participates in a creative work- shop at the Cartoonmuseum Basel This year, as part of the IBSA Foundation’s Let’s Science initiative, the team from the Swiss Nano- science Institute (SNI) has taken the opportunity to explore the fascinating links between science and art with pupils from various schools at the Cartoon- museum. The first event was held on 1 April with Dreirosen primary school and was a huge success. The three following workshops also offered a good opportunity to present science from a different an- gle. Video impressions Science and art are often closely related. During the first half of 2025, the SNI explored this connection with pupils of different ages at the Cartoon Museum. 32 SNI INSight June 2025