Built with sturdy materials, yet manufactured economically, the AmScope M150C is portable and the PS25 version comes with a selection of prepared slides; a good choice for a beginner to use at home, ...

Smartphone cameras are getting more advanced all the time, but now a DIY fan has revealed how crafty iPhone owners can make a microscope for their handset for under $10. Using a block of wood, some ...

When using a measurement microscope, users can measure the size and dimensions of sample features in both two and three dimensions, which is important for inspection, quality control (QC), failure ...

Versatile, portable, inexpensive and packed with features, the Swift SW200DL Compound Monocular Microscope is an excellent choice for beginners, students or enthusiasts looking for a little fun. Why ...

Nanotechnology developed in the UK could completely revolutionise the optical microscope by quadrupling its magnification capabilities. Unlike electron microscopes or X-ray imaging systems, the ...

Let's take a look at how to observe cells under a microscope. No prizes for guessing the first thing you'll need: a microscope. But don't worry if you don't have one of your own. Ask your school if ...

A ball lens was stuck to the iPhone's camera lens using double-sided tape Credit: Photo: ISAAC BOGOCH Scientists attached a £5 lens to the Apple iPhone using double-sized tape and, with the addition ...

A cheap holographic microscope capable of detecting E. coli and other bacteria has been developed by researchers in the US. The handheld device uses a laser instead of lenses to identify bugs in water ...