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During the Spotlights of Naturalis, our experts share the latest knowledge, they show real collection pieces and talk passionately about their work in the museum.

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Live Science
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From 8 years old
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Spotlights
in Naturalis

DateSpotlight
Thursday 23-7We're experiencing a hot summer this year. But how does drought actually impact nature? Seppe van den Broeck is researching the partnership between fungi and plants, specifically during dry spells. In the spotlight, he shares his findings. (in Dutch)
Saturday 25-7The Naturalis dinosaur team is currently excavating at the Jurassic Mile in the USA. What remarkable discoveries have they already made, and what more do they hope to find this year? Fossil preparator Martijn Guliker catches you up in this spotlight. (in Dutch)
Sunday 26-7How do you study tiny, single-celled marine organisms? Elsa Girard researches foraminifera—microscopic creatures that can also be found right here in the North Sea. In the spotlight, Elsa explains what makes these organisms so special and what they can tell us about the health of our oceans. (in Dutch)
Thursday 30-7While massive dinosaur fossils often steal the show at Naturalis, researcher Ydnas Louisa prefers to focus on the tiniest details: microfossils. Which animal species did these miniature fossils belong to? And what makes each excavation site so unique? Discover the secrets of these microfossils in the spotlight. (in Dutch)
Sunday 2-8Artificial intelligence isn't just for robots, it can actually help us understand nature better! In this spotlight, Rutger Vos will take you into the world of AI and biodiversity. Discover how Naturalis is using this cutting-edge technology to identify different species faster than ever! (in Dutch)