Atomic-scale detail is now possible with photons, thanks to a cooled-down silver tip and a clever use of plasmonics.

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Until today, skin, brain, and all tissues of the human body were difficult to observe in detail with an optical microscope, since the contrast in the image was hindered by the high density of their ...

Brand New Microscope Designed For Underwater Reveals Stunning Details Of Corals It could even reveal the warning signs before a coral beaching event.

Advanced light microscopy techniques have come into their own — and are giving scientists a new understanding of human biology and what goes wrong in disease ...

A notebook featuring Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. Dilara Irem. Like the artist, the scientist is a lover of nature.

A USB Microscope may sound like little more than a novelty toy, but it can actually be an incredibly useful tool for hobbyists working with small objects.