How to Prepare a Slide for a Microscope: 3 Simple Ways
Simple and compound microscopes are a useful tool to magnify specimens and see the structure or characteristics of organic or inorganic objects. This is done using a microscope slide, which is a glass or plastic strip that the specimen is mounted on for viewing. There are many ways to prepare a microscope slide, depending on […]
Continue readingHow to Calculate the Magnification of a Microscope? Formula & Cheat Sheet
Microscopes are one of the most useful pieces of science equipment we have available today. The magnification power enables us to get a closer look at subjects we wouldn’t normally be able to see with our naked eye. But you might wonder, “How can I calculate the magnification of a microscope?” That’s a good question, […]
Continue reading17 Types of Black Birds in Canada (With Pictures)
Canada is a large country with an extremely diverse number of terrestrial ecozones, everything from the Taiga Plains to the Atlantic Maritimes and the Prairies. All the natural diversity in the temperatures and landscapes leads to a large variety of birds. Here, we cover the various black birds found in Canada. Not all of them […]
Continue reading25 Cool Things to Look at Under a Microscope (With Pictures)
There is so much in our world that we can marvel at but rarely do we stop to admire the everyday things that are a part of our lives. Sometimes the most common and mundane objects can hold a beauty we are unaware of. It’s refreshing to change perspective and leave this busy, chaotic world […]
Continue reading26 Animals That Can See Infrared Light (With Pictures)
Infrared cannot be seen with the human eye but can sometimes be felt with our skin. All warm things produce infrared light, and because the body of a mammal releases heat and is warmer than the air around them, they cannot see infrared light. Some cold-blooded animals evolved to see infrared light, which helps them […]
Continue readingShutter Speed vs Frame Rate: Pros, Cons, & Difference
Video production has a lot of jargon and plenty of numbers to track that affect your outcome. Worse yet, some cameras only have a number, not anything to qualify it, making it even more difficult to distinguish between them. If you’re new, terms like “shutter speed” and “frame rate” can be confusing, and it doesn’t […]
Continue readingHow to Photograph the Moon: 6 Easy Tips & Tricks
The moon is one of the most beautiful structures you can observe in the night sky. It’s the Earth’s natural satellite, and due to its various phases and different appearances, many of us want to capture its beauty in a photograph. However, sometimes it can be really tricky to photograph the moon and get a […]
Continue readingWhat Do the Stages of Mitosis Look Like Under a Microscope? (Images Included)
Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells from a single parent cell. It occurs in all types of cells, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. We can see the stages of mitosis under a microscope by staining cells with dyes that bind to different parts of the […]
Continue readingWhen Is the Golden Hour & What Is It? – Photography Basics Explained
The golden hour is that time of the day when the sky goes orange—sometimes yellow and reddish too. Some photographers prefer calling it the magic hour because it’s the only time nature provides you with everything you need to showcase your talent. Even if you’ve never handled a camera before, you’ll still be able to […]
Continue readingWhat Does Skin Look Like Under a Microscope? (Images Included)
From lotions and tanning beds, to deep-cleansing facials and clay masks—human skin seems to get a lot of attention for how it looks. But aside from looks, the skin is the largest organ of our body, and its functions play a huge part in keeping us healthy. If you look at an image of skin […]
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