A microscope's job is to magnify the minuscule world around us. We can observe the tiniest objects, organisms and materials, and investigate their form, texture and composition, to witness what would ...

The world around you contains hidden universes of breathtaking complexity and alien beauty. Every grain of salt, every strand of hair, and every drop of pond water harbors microscopic landscapes that ...

Grab your lab coat, or at least pretend you have one, and prepare to zoom way, way in because we’re about to explore a world that’s been hiding right under your nose this whole time. Ever wondered ...

Coral cells contain dense populations of microalgae that provide them with nutrients (pictured here under a microscope). When faced with hot water temperatures and low iron levels, these symbiotic ...

The new microscope is a so-called multifocus microscope, which provides completely clear images, sorted into different layers, where you can study the cells from all angles. "It's a big deal. The fact ...

Spirulina under a microscope. Lumen Bioscience researchers engineered spirulina to biomanufacture a natural enzyme that they've shown destroys methanogens, the microbes in cows' rumen that produces ...

Don’t judge a book by its cover, even if it’s wrapped in Red Bull. A TikTok account run by @micromagic6 examines foods under a microscope, such as raw meats, fruits and popular beverages. The account ...

Researchers from the Physical Chemistry and Theory departments at the Fritz Haber Institute have found a new way to image layers of boron nitride that are only a single atom thick. This material is ...

Take a fascinating look at real tears under the microscope and discover the intricate patterns they can form as they dry. This video also explores misleading microscope footage and why authentic ...