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Microscopes: Binocular vs. Trinocular
What is the difference between a binocular microscope and a trinocular microscope?A binocular microscope has two eyepieces for viewing the specimen. Binocular microscopes are more comfortable to look...
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Foam under the Microscope
Foam occasionally needs to be analyzed during the manufacturing process to ensure that the air bubbles in the foam are the appropriate distance apart. These images were captured by Microscope World for...
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Age Specific Microscope Science Projects
Microscopes provide a great tool for kids to learn about science. Below are some ideas for kids of different ages.Elementary School ChildrenElementary students are often best introduced to science and...
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Measuring Edges with a Microscope
Microscope World has a customer that manufactures printed circuit boards.This is the circuit board the customer manufactures. They needed to measure the very thin edge of the circuit board (when it is...
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Stentor (Protozoa) Under the Microscope
Stentor are sometimes referred to as trumpet animalcules because of their horn shape. They typically reach a full grown length of 2mm and are among the largest known unicellular organisms.Image...
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Jewelers Microscopes
Jewelers microscopes typically have a slightly different setup in that they use darkfield in order to better view precious stones and diamonds, and they also offer the correct lower magnification that...
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Crossline Reticle under the Microscope
A microscope eyepiece reticle is a small circular glass disc that fits into the eyepiece of the microscope and has a ruler, cross-line or other markings printed on it that are imposed upon the...
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Printed Circuit Board
Printed circuit boards have soldering joints on them that must be examined during quality control for defects. In order to view these joints a stereo microscope or a measuring microscope with higher...
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What are Algae?
Algae are organisms that have evolved over time and have the following four things in common:Algae are simple organims that do not have vascular tissue. Brown algae is the only exception.The...
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Where are Algae found?
In our previous post, we discussed the four characteristics that make up algae. We will now move on to the algae habitat.Algae commonly grow in any habitat that is moist or where standing water can be...
View ArticleViruses In the Ocean
Viruses are the smallest and most abundant components of plankton. They range in size from 0.02 – 0.2um in diameter. In one liter of surface seawater you would find up to 10 billion viruses! When most...
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Autotrophs
Autotrophs are organisms that produce complex organic compounds (such as fat, carbohydrates or proteins) from simple substances that are found it the surroundings generally by using light from...
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Types of Microscope Plan Objective Lenses
Biological microscope objective lenses are available in several options. Each of these microscope objective lens options are described below.Achromat Objectives - these are the most basic high power...
View ArticleKids Microscope Project: Dust
This is a simple and fun microscope project for kids of all ages.What you need:A stereo microscope or biological microscopeIf using a biological microscope, a microscope slideDust (easy to...
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Microscope Objective Abbreviation Guide
Microscope objective lenses (particularly those made for biological microscopes) often have abbreviations inscribed on them that can at times be confusing. The list below may help you decipher exactly...
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The Kidney
Kidneys are organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in most mammals. Kidneys regulate electrolytes, they are essential to the urinary system, and they regulate blood pressure as well as...
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Darkfield Illumination in Stereo Microscopes
Darkfield observation in stereo microscopy requires a specialized stand that contains a reflection mirror and light-shielding plate to direct a hollow cone of illumination towards the specimen at...
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Mossy Algae under a Microscope
If you have ever walked along a river or stream you have probably noticed a mossy green alage on the rocks. If you try to step on the rocks, it is slippery.Image: W. BourlandThis green, soft algae is...
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Zoology Student Science Project
Different animals and creatures habitat different areas of the country. You don't need to travel anywhere for this science project - simply start in your own back yard! Then, if you ever travel...
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Green Algae Oedogonium under the Microscope
When scooped up from a pond or still water source Oedogonium will adhere to your hand, rather than slip through your fingers.Photo: D. PattersonOedogonium is a filamentous green algae with filaments...
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