Try searching for your own micrometeorites by collecting particulates from roofs or drain spouts. Use a magnet to see if any ...

We’re willing to bet it’s been a minute since you prepared slides in a science lab. If your kid’s back-to-school list includes a microscope, you probably need a refresher before beginning your search.

This extreme magnification reveals every detail—from compound eyes to hair-like bristles—in shocking clarity. Snow alerts issued for 17 states Those millions of dead people supposedly claiming Social ...

Optical microscopy is a technique employed to closely view a sample through the magnification of a lens with visible light. This is the traditional form of microscopy, which was first invented before ...

Versatile, portable, inexpensive and packed with features, the Swift SW200DL Compound Monocular Microscope is an excellent choice for beginners, students or enthusiasts looking for a little fun. Why ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can reproduce ...

Built with sturdy materials, yet manufactured economically, the AmScope M150C is portable and the PS25 version comes with a selection of prepared slides; a good choice for a beginner to use at home, ...

Calling this a toy would be a little unfair. Certainly it feels cheap and the optics are not particularly impressive, but it achieves what it sets out to do and fills a valuable niche for inquisitive ...