Explore the diverse world of microscopy techniques with our in-depth articles and guides. This category covers various methods, such as bright field, dark field, phase contrast, and fluorescence microscopy, allowing you to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of microscopy.
Knowing how to view a butterfly under a microscope opens up one of the most visually stunning specimens in amateur microscopy. Use a stereo (dissecting) microscope at 10–40x for whole structures like wings, the proboscis, compound eyes, and antennae, and switch to a compound microscope at 40–400x when you want to resolve individual wing-scale ridges …
A wet mount slide suspends a specimen in a drop of liquid between a glass slide and a coverslip — the fastest and most beginner-friendly way to observe living specimens under a compound microscope. Here are the six steps at a glance: Clean your glass slide and coverslip. Place your specimen on the center of …
Tardigrades — also called water bears — are microscopic eight-legged animals that hide inside dry moss and lichen, waiting to be rehydrated. With a basic microscope and a handful of dry moss, you can find them yourself; the method is simpler than most people expect, and the steps below cover everything you need to get …