A new kind of microscope is giving scientists a way to watch life inside cells with a clarity that feels almost unfair.

“Think small” was Walter C. McCrone’s sly motto. Sly, because he was a giant in a very small world. His world was chemical microscopy, which uses microscopical methods to solve problems, such as ...

Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens. The new microscope uses a 405 nm laser—the same wavelength ...

Microscopes are of three basic types: optical, electron (or ion), and scanning probe. The modern optical or light microscope was developed in the mid-19th century. Optical microscopes use transparent ...

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, ...