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    The Role of Microscopy in Environmental Science: Studying Microplastics(Post)

    Microplastics are everywhere—in our oceans, rivers, soil, air, and even the food we eat. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, have become one of the most pressing environment

    Larva of Long-Spined Tropical Sea Urchin(Post)

    The image below is the larva of a long-spined tropical sea urchin Diadema Antillarum, at day 32. The larva is ready for metamorphosis into the juvenile. Martin Moe captured this image using the Meiji

    PAX-it Microscopy Imaging Software(Page)

    PAX-it microscopy imaging software works with the PAX-it line of microscopy cameras and has the following capabilities: Image Stitching - easily grab adjacent images and use the PAX-it software to...

    How Microscopy Supports Archaeology and Artifact Conservation(Post)

    When people think about archaeology, they usually picture excavation sites, brushes, and carefully uncovered ruins. But much of the real discovery happens long after artifacts leave the ground. In lab

    Using a C-Mount Adapter to Increase Digital Measuring Capability(Post)

    Simplify Small Particle Measurement Using A C-Mount Adapter It is possible to use a microscope c-mount adapter with no formatting lens in order to increase digital measuring capabilities. As you may h

    Reticles and Eyepiece Micrometers(Page)

    Reticles are clear circular glass inserts with a scale inscribed on them.  They sit

    Jenoptik Gryphax Microscopy Camera Software Tutorials(Page)

    The Jenoptik Gryphax microscope cameras all include the Progres Gryphax microscope camera software. Each of the videos below will guide you through software installation, setting preferences and...

    Microscopy Staining Information(Page)

    Microscope cell staining is a technique used to enable better visualization of cells and cell parts under the microscope. By using different stains, a nucleus or a cell wall are easier to view. Most...

    Numerical Aperature(Page)

    This is a somewhat complicated subject and the discussion that follows goes well beyond the entry in the glossary. Numerical Aperture (N.A.): This is a number that expresses the ability of a lens to...

    Viewing Automotive Parts with Polarized Light(Post)

    Metallic and reflective surfaces such as automotive parts are best viewed under a stereo microscope with reflected illumination. Using a microscope polarized ring light helps to reduce glare when view

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    How To Prepare an Onion Cell Slide(Post)

    Peeling Back the Layers of Nature's Microcosm Microscopy offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of cells, where the seemingly ordinary onion serves as a gateway to understanding cellula