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How Microscopy Supports Archaeology and Artifact Conservation(Post)
When people think about archaeology, they usually picture excavation sites, brushes, and carefully uncovered ruins. But much of the real discovery happens long after artifacts leave the ground. In la ...
Microscopy Polarization Explained(Post)Polarized Light Microscopy Polarization contrast is a contrast method to detect birefringence, which is a material characteristic that can be found in minerals, polymers, crystals, pharmaceutical sam ...
Plant Research Under the Microscope: Imaging Trichomes, Stomata, and Leaf Microstructures(Post)Plants may appear simple from a distance, but under magnification they reveal an intricate world of specialized cells and structures. From defensive hairs to microscopic pores that regulate gas excha ...
Understanding BRIX and Brix Liquids(Post)What is BRIX? BRIX is a refractive index unit of measurement. Refractive Index is the propensity of light to bend as it passes through liquid. For example, a glass of pure water will bend light that ...
Quality Testing(Page)When shopping for a microscope either on the web or with a catalog, the image of the instrument could look great but when the product gets into your hands, you might be disappointed. ...
