Microscopic World

Delving into the microscopic realm, the study of human tears unveils a mesmerizing world of intricate structures and patterns. In her project, ‘Topography of Tears’, photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher embarked on a journey to capture the unique characteristics of dried tears under the microscope. Through meticulous examination and photography, Fisher unraveled the diverse array of tear […]

Microscopy enthusiasts can find plenty of exciting specimens to explore in a drop of water. One such specimen is Spirogyra, a type of green algae. This thread-like genus of green alga is a fantastic specie to observe under the microscope. Spirogyra is stunning to look at under a microscope, and their characteristics, structure, and categorization

If you are an avid microscope explorer, you want to observe the rarest and most special organisms seen through a microscope. Why do we suggest the Volvox as your next specimen? Observing Volvox under the microscope is an exciting experience for youngsters and enthusiasts. Volvox is a genus of green algae in the family Vovlocacae

Kidney stones are a typical problem worldwide, and their treatment is very expensive. Passing stones is supposedly one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. And looking at a kidney stone under the microscope can help you determine what they look like up close. Collecting samples of kidney stones will not be

Snowflakes are the most unique and beautiful creations of nature. They are fascinating to look at and even more interesting to study under a microscope. There are several ways to observe snowflakes, but the most popular is by using a stereomicroscope. In order to clearly see under a microscope and to photograph snowflakes, you will

Atoms are really tiny. Even with the most powerful of microscopes, it’s impossible to view one with the naked eye, since they’re so small. But wouldn’t it be amazing to observe an atom under a microscope? Essentially, an atom is a chemical element that still has the characteristics of the original element (iron, copper, carbon,

Almost all people experience having falling dandruff flakes on their shoulders at some point in their lives. But why do we have those pesky flakes, and what are they made of? If you look at dandruff under the microscope, what would they look like? Let’s learn more about these irritating flakes in a fun experiment.

Have you ever wondered what head lice look like under the microscope would look like? After discussing dandruff, we proceed to a more perplexing organism that preys on a child’s hair – the head lice. Observing head louse, louse eggs, and even adult lice under the microscope requires caution and knowledge on properly observing them.

Observing sperm cells under a microscope is another interesting experiment to conduct. Analyzing sperm can give information about the reproductive function of a male patient. Observing sperm cells is also part of a routine semen analysis and is done to identify issues with the male reproductive cells. An observer can come up with normal sperm

Observing blood cells under the microscope is often part of the medical analysis to find any abnormalities in the structure of the blood. The process is called blood smear or hematology analysis. Often, doctors would request for complete blood count to check the disparity of the red blood cell, white blood cells and get the