This year’s Noc Naukowców in Toruń was truly an inspiring evening dedicated to space, science, and… microalgae 🌍✨. Together with our partners, we joined the event at the Centrum Nowoczesności Młyn Wiedzy to share knowledge about one of the most essential organisms on Earth – microalgae – which not only sustain life on our planet but also hold the key to the future of space exploration.
The program featured a lecture and discussion panel with our team, Weronika Urbańska, and Prof. Marcin Woźniak from Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, where we highlighted the role of our experiment Space Volcanic Algae. Installed by Dr. Sławosz Uznański in the Columbus module during the Polish mission IGNIS, this project is part of the ongoing development of closed-loop life support systems for space.
The panel discussion gave the audience a chance to explore not only the future of algae-based oxygen and food production in extreme environments but also the potential of space medicine and innovative electronics for oxygen detection. Together, we reflected on why advancing closed-cycle technologies on Earth is equally important – ensuring resilience in space and sustainability at home.
We are grateful to the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń for their warm welcome, inspiring conversations, and support. Special thanks to Vice-Rector Prof. Joanna Kucharzewska and Prof. Adam Kola for joining the discussions on the future of space research.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this special night – and see you soon at our next events!
