Science has led to the discovery of several laboratory instruments. These instruments are used in different procedures for different purposes. A microscope is a laboratory instrument used to produce an enlarged image of a biological or non-biological object, otherwise invisible to the naked eye. The observer can have a closer look at the object under examination to see the minute details. Different types of microscopes have variating … [Read more...]
What Microscope Can See Cells
Microscopes have come a long way since the initial versions. With the advent of time, many types of microscopes have been able to study intricate objects, even cells. Cells are the building blocks of living organisms and are not visible to the naked eye. That is why humans have used microscopes for a long time to observe cells and their properties. But what microscope can see cells? You can see microscopes with a light microscope and an … [Read more...]
How to Set Up a Microscope?
While working in the lab, you come across several lab instruments. One of the most important lab instruments is the microscope. Microscopes are used to see images of objects otherwise invisible to the naked eye. They are used to view minute details and structures of specimens. The components of microscopes work in combination to generate an enlarged image of the specimen to be observed. The different types of microscopes have different … [Read more...]
Why was the Microscope Invented
The world has advanced incredibly in the past years and decades, and humans have invented different instruments to make lives easier. From planes to reach their destinations faster and mobile phones that transformed communication, we have come a long way. Similarly, the invention of the microscope proved to be revolutionary to science. It allowed us to study objects that we could not understand otherwise. Why was the microscope invented, though? … [Read more...]
How Does Sand Look Under A Microscope?
Observing samples under a compound light microscope is not only informative but also an interesting experience. Whether you are working in a school lab, research lab, or teaching your kids about microscopes, sand is one of the most common specimens. We are sure many light microscopes have had sand grains on them! But the question arises, "How does sand look under a microscope?” Let's quickly tell (and show) you how sand grains look under a … [Read more...]