If you're interested in scientific research, satisfy your curiosity by visiting Institute for Research on Music and Acoustics.
You'll soon discover why this Athens City Centre scientific research center is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and Ancient Agora of Athens are in the area as well. They won't take very long to get to from Institute for Research on Music and Acoustics.