During the coronavirus pandemic, the SNI outreach team — which at that time consisted of Dr. Kerstin Beyer-Hans, Dr. Michèle Wegmann and Dr. Christel Möller — began to produce short videos on experi- ments to carry out at home. The aim here was to present and explain various scientific phenomena in an accessible and entertaining way. With Nano.Neugier, these activities now have their own channels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. As well as the experiments, there are also numerous step-by-step guides for fun craft projects that can brighten a day or even make an ideal gift. For exam- ple, new content in recent weeks included numerous seasonal origami projects. On a regular basis, out- reach manager Beyer-Hans also posts various small experiments that can be carried out at home using ordinary household materials as an easy and exciting way of demonstrating the fundamental laws of the natural sciences. “With the Nano.Neugier channels, we want to provide entertaining activities for families,” she ex- plains. From her own experience, Beyer-Hans knows Further informationen: Nano.Neugier Instagram Nano.Neugier YouTube Nano.Neugier TikTok Further SNI social media channels: LinkedIn YouTube Bluesky Instagram Outreach Nano.Neugier: Ideas for experiments and craft projects Around half a year ago, the SNI launched three new social media channels under the name Nano.Neugier (German for “Nano. Curiosity”). On Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, the institute now regularly presents tips and ideas for experiments and craft projects — which are generally seasonal or intended to mark specific holidays. that fun projects can really brighten up a rainy week- end at home, for example. A complement to existing channels With families as its target audience, Nano.Neugier has a different offer from the existing SNI channels. Current and future students are addressed via the Instagram channel “nano_study_sni,” while the YouTube channel “Swiss Nanoscience Institute” pro- vides videos on nanoresearch at the SNI as well as the nanoscience program, events and the PhD School. Lastly, we use LinkedIn and the relatively new Bluesky channel of the SNI to provide regular information on the latest developments from our network. Across all our channels, we’re always delighted to welcome new followers and hear their many com- ments and suggestions. 30 SNI INSight December 2025