A new type of atomic force microscope (AFM) uses nanowires as tiny sensors. Unlike standard AFM, the device with a nanowire sensor enables measurements of both the size and direction of forces. A new ...

We can now get up close and personal with corals, watching how they kiss and fight, thanks to a new high-tech microscope. Known as the Benthic Underwater Microscope, the device can be used by a single ...

A hybrid microscope allows scientists to simultaneously image the full 3D orientation and position of an ensemble of molecules, such as labeled proteins inside cells. The microscope combines polarized ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Electron microscopy has existed for nearly a century, but a record ...

The microscopic world of cells and bacteria is incredibly important to understand, but tricky to study in detail, especially without harming the subjects. Researchers at EPFL have now developed a new ...

Two new microscopy techniques are helping scientists see smaller structures in living cells than ever glimpsed before. Scientists can now view structures just 45 to 84 nanometers wide, Nobel ...

A new underwater microscope allows scientists to take their lab right to the bottom of the ocean, where they can get up close and personal with coral and other sea life to see how they behave in their ...

A new microscope sweeps lattices of light over samples to give scientists sneak peeks inside living cells without hurting them. Scientists have previously devised ways to glimpse the hidden machinery ...

Seeing the small world up close gives students a clearer picture of the larger world around us. Here are the microscopes to help them get started. By John Alexander Published Apr 10, 2024 4:00 PM EDT ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you've ever taken a biology class, you've probably seen a cell; all you need is an old ...