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    Sand Under a Microscope: What It Really Looks Like(Post)

    Most of us walk across sand without giving it a second thought. Whether it's on a beach, a hiking trail, or a playground, sand looks like millions of tiny grains blended together. Place those same gra

    The Role of Microscopy in Environmental Science: Studying Microplastics(Post)

    Microplastics are everywhere—in our oceans, rivers, soil, air, and even the food we eat. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, have become one of the most pressing environment

    Food Analysis under the Microscope(Post)

    Foreign materials in food need to be identified with a variety of food analysis methods for safety reasons. Food analysis microscopes are used to identify ingredients that go into prepared foods, addi

    How To, When To and Why Use Immersion Oil(Page)

    Why Use Microscope Immersion Oil? When light passes from a material of one refractive index to another (for example: from glass to air), it bends. In the space between the microscope objective lens...

    Paramecium Microscope Project(Post)

    Viewing paramecium under a microscope is a fun project for both kids and parents. Using a student biological microscope (also known as a compound microscope), you can grow some paramecium and watch as

    Mitosis(Page)

    What is Mitosis?   There are various structures within the cell, but many are too difficult to see. For example, within the nucleus lie the chromosomes. These are important for heredity and...

    Simple Microscope(Post)

    What Is a Simple Microscope? A simple microscope is a fundamental optical device comprised of a single lens that magnifies objects when they are placed close to the lens. This lens, typically convex i

    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.   The...

    Dissecting Microscope Guide: Uses, Magnification, Parts & How to Choose One(Post)

    A dissecting microscope, also called a stereo microscope, is designed for viewing larger, three-dimensional objects at relatively low magnification. Instead of examining thin specimens mounted on micr

    NIST Certified Stage Micrometers(Post)

    What is a Stage Micrometer? A stage micrometer is a very precise ruler designed for microscopes. It is a slide made of either glass or metal to allow light to shine through it or shine down on top of

    Woody Stem Under the Microscope(Post)

    Woody plants produce wood as their structural tissue. Cross sections of woody stem plants often make some of the most beautiful microscope slides, as they are filled with color. This image is a cross

    Plant Stomata under the Microscope(Post)

    On the outer layer of the leaf of a plant are microscopic holes called stomata. Stomata control gas exchange and water loss by opening and closing. Stomata are of particular interest to plant breeders