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Understanding The History of the Microscope Unless you work in a lab, you may not realize that you can download an iPhone microscope app. This app can be used to view extremely small objects in extreme detail on your smartphone. While an iPhone microscope app has a wide variety of applications, microscopes have traveled a…

Microscopes have been a valuable tool for a long time — in fact, the first compound microscope was invented in the 1590s by Zacharias and Han Jansen. And today’s digital microscopes have evolved over time and offer several great benefits. But how do you choose the right microscope for your needs? Let’s explore a few…

Our ability to advance is unbelievable when you consider the scope of the human race. Science, in particular, has progressed at an incredibly fast rate; from the discovery of bacteria in 1683 to the remarkable handheld digital microscope cameras we have today, we seem to have no limits.

Invented in the 16th century, the very first microscopes were used to study insects, and they were nicknamed ‘flea glasses’. Microscope cameras have come a long way since they were were invented for studying insects. Referred to then as “flea glasses”, industrial microscopes have pulled off some amazing feats in current days. What started out…

The invention of the microscope profoundly altered and advanced our understanding of the universe and our place in it. But its history is a bit murky. We know that the first microscope was invented in 1590, but who invented it is unclear. The first patent on record came from Hans Lippershey, but historians note that…

The microscope has been one of the most important medical tools since its invention in the 16th century; by allowing scientists to visibly see bacteria and any damage that may have occurred, diagnosing ailments — from infection to disease — was exponentially easier. Since a clear diagnosis is crucial to treatment, and therefore recovery, microscopes…

When microscopes were invented, they changed the way people saw the world both around and within them. In a lot of ways, smartphones have done the same thing. Even before iOS and Android microscope apps were developed, the technology changed the way we live our lives.

Scientists estimate that the human body contains anywhere from 75 to 100 trillion cells. Obviously, these cells aren’t visible to the naked eye, and can only be seen through some of the most innovative and high-tech inspection microscopes.

The microscope is one of the most important tools for researchers, scientists, students, and more, but this device didn’t just pop out of nowhere. While the technology has advanced to USB microscope cameras and handheld digital microscopes today, the most basic iteration of the microscope came with the invention of glass. By knowing the origins…

For elementary school students, any opportunity for hands-on learning is valuable. With digital microscopes, students have an exciting new tool with which to explore science, math, and other interdisciplinary concepts. Allow your students to discover the world around them with these creative lesson plans that incorporate digital microscopes.

Digital microscopes are important tools that represent just how far scientific advances have come. The very first microscopes were invented in the 16th century and used to study insects, gaining the nickname “flea glasses.” Now, we’re far past flea glasses. Thanks to modern microscopes, we can view insects at the atomic level, while microscope USB…

Forensic scientists are tasked with the job of studying material that is left behind. Within the field of forensic science, this can mean studying the evidence of past massacres, epidemics, and current crime scenes. By studying all possible evidence, forensic scientists hope to determine the perpetrators of crimes or causes of situations. In this important…

Scientists in Singapore and the US have developed a new method of detecting how scars will develop after a surgery or burn by using a breakthrough method with nanoparticles and a handheld fluorescent microscope.   Armed with this information, doctors can take preventative measures to avoid serious scarring.