This article is about how three dimensional objects can be observed and studied using a digital holographic microscope. For researchers and scientists worldwide, the advanced digital technology available allows them to experiment and further understand the inner, micro-scale bio physical processes of such things as bacteria, viruses or nauplii, just to name few. Other examples […]

In this article, 20 scientists and engineers that are being supported by the National Science Foundation or NSF are recognized for their expertise in the respective areas that they are in.  It is so nice to know that the government of the United States has the appreciation for the works of these individuals who are […]

This media article sets out to inform that the Federal Government’s New Industries Development or NIDP has decided to grant 25 agribusinesses funds for their development. Warren Truss, the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, announced the welcome news and stated the details himself in Brisbane.

This text aims to help the reader understand about the compound microscope and it uses.  One of its many objectives is to also distinguish the different terminology regarding microscopes, such as magnification and resolution. Also, it aims to allow the reader gain a full comprehension about the structures of the plant and animal cell as […]

Technology is truly advancing as scientists develop advanced instruments to aid in the further studies of how the human body works. Other microscopes that are advanced are the petrographic microscopes which are used to study minerals. A pair of Montana State University-Bozeman researchers, Bill Costerton and David Dickensheets envisioned developing a tiny microscope so small […]

Although extremely valuable as an examination and investigative tool, polarizing light microscopy is still not as utilized as other types of microscopy.  It has all the functions and features of standard brightfield microscopy but it offers plenty of visual details and information that some microscopy techniques can’t always provide.

Optical mineralogy microscopy usually utilizes polarized light microscopes and electron microscopes as tools for the study of earth materials. Theoretically, optical mineralogy microscopy is very often a means to achieve an end and is very rarely the end itself, whether it is being used for professional or educational purposes. At its epicenter, optical […]

If you look back, petrographic microscopes surely have come a long way in order for these tools to be where they are now – and that is an optical status that is acclaimed and recognized by scientists the world over. This instrument is often used in polarizing microscopy, construction and other inventions that are related […]

A petrographic microscope can also be used for geological purposes. It has the ability to define what kind of geological time scale the specimen is from. It can narrow down the various eons, periods, eras and epoch and specify it to the single time frame.
The scientist using the petrographic microscope must be equipped with the […]

Focusing the Microscope
Every time you use a microscope you must adjust the focus for your eyes. A lot of people protest about eye strain using microscopes, although complaints are usually due to incorrect adjustment. The only exceptions are people with eyes that have non parallel lines of sight. If you include this condition, or if […]