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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 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 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 […]
Continue readingAre Radio Waves Light Waves? Everything You Need to Know!
Radio waves are light waves because they’re made up of photons, little particles of energy that vibrate along the electric and magnetic fields. If our eyes could perceive radio waves, looking up at the night sky would reveal a world of colors that are otherwise invisible to us, and communications towers would emit rainbow-colored waves into the atmosphere. That […]
Continue reading10 Best Camping Lanterns in 2024 — Reviews & Top Picks
When you’re heading out for your next camping trip, you need to bring a lantern to help you see what you’re doing at night. But there are tons of lantern options out there, and the last thing that you want is to get out there only to find that you’re flying through batteries or the […]
Continue readingWhat Is a Transmission Electron Microscope? How Does It Work?
A transmission electron microscope is a type of microscope that uses electron particle beams to generate a highly magnified image for viewing specimens.1 It can magnify objects up to 2 million times, allowing images of ultrathin specimens like tissue sections and molecules. The image is then magnified and focused onto an imaging device, such as […]
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