A microscope is a wonderful and invaluable tool that enables us to see things far beyond what the naked eye can see. Now, everything can be magnified to an indefinite amount of time. In fact, we have even invented microscopes that can let us see at the subatomic level. There’s just one problem. Enlarging an …
For many types of microscopes, especially light or bright field microscopes, some form of specimen sample preparation must be done before the specimen can be viewed under the microscope. Take for example a compound light microscope. It makes use of microscope slides to mount the specimen on, before loading it onto the microscope for viewing. …
Microscopes are highly useful scientific devices that enable us to see small objects and organisms that are otherwise too small to see clearly, or not entirely visible to the naked eye to begin with. The goal of being able to look at small objects clearly by making them appear larger was achieved initially with the …
You might be wondering what a brightfield microscope is, but chances are, you have already seen one- more specifically, a compound light microscope. The thing is, brightfield microscopes are really common and can be found in just about any lab and science classroom. These microscopes operate through a basic form of optical microscopy, and are …
The history of microscopy spans more than a thousand years, starting from a just simple glass lens that ultimately developed into complicated contraptions that can easily cost millions of dollars. You might have heard of one of the latest innovations in microscopy, the electron microscope, and we are sure you have a lot of questions. …
One of the most important inventions in microscopy in the 20th century that has largely shaped how we approach science and technology is the electron microscope. It’s a uniquely wonderful imaging device that puts all other microscopes in shame. Electron microscopes offer us certain features and capabilities that are like no other. These microscopes have …
To be able to correctly use a compound microscope, it is important to know all its different parts and how each one works. Otherwise, you might not be able to properly view the specimen you are studying, or worse, risk breaking or damaging the microscope due to improper use. We will go in great detail …
Whenever we think of a microscope, what usually comes into minds is a compound microscope, since this is what we experimented with during science class, and what we often see on television as well. But, there are actually several kinds of microscopes, and each of them functions somewhat differently and serve a variety of purposes. …
Pick up any compound light microscope, flip on the LED, and within a minute you’re watching a single drop of pond water teeming with organisms you can’t see with your naked eye. That’s the appeal — straightforward enough to use at a kitchen table, powerful enough for serious biology, and affordable enough that millions of …