Why are mice ticklish? Who was Genghis Khan? Do bacteria have best friends? Scientists research many exciting topics. Whether others see science as exciting is a question of presentation. The Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) invites you to join us at our Science Slam at the “Long Night of Sciences” on November 29, 2013. Up to 12 participating scientists are ready to convince the public and a jury that their research is the most exciting. [The PDF below contains the full German press release]