Microscopy is an essential tool in many fields of science and medicine. However, many groups have limited access to this technology due to its cost and fragility. Now, researchers from the ...

iMicro Q2p is a new tiny phone microscope designed to be used with almost any modern smart phone whether it be Android or iOS powered, allowing you to discover a world normally hidden from view. The ...

The project was carried out by researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Münster, who set out to improve access to high-resolution microscopes that are typically too expensive and fragile for ...

Cells are tiny, so we use microscopes to see their details. A slide is a thin piece of glass used to hold objects which are examined under a microscope. Peel a thin layer of cells from an onion. Place ...

Simple design: the LEGO microscope (left) and a technical drawing of the instrument. The black eyepiece is at the top, and also visible is the black wheel that is used to adjust the position of the ...

PNNL’s 3D printed clip can show and send magnified images. Scientists working in the field often can’t carry heavy and costly equipment like microscopes, but these are often needed to quickly identify ...