While the microscope as we know it today emerged in the 17th century, the concept of magnifying objects using lenses dates back to ancient times. The ancient Egyptians and Romans used simple lenses ...

Australian researchers say they have built a world-first prototype of a new microscope that will "open scientific doors". Associate Professor Paul Dastoor from the University of Newcastle has been ...

Magnetic resonance imaging is one of the miracles of modern science. It produces noninvasive 3-D images of the body using harmless magnetic fields and radio waves. And with a few additional tricks, it ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Australian researchers have built a world-first prototype of a new helium microscope they say will ...

A microscope that cost less than £50 and took under 3 hours to build using a common 3D printer could be transformative for ...

The World-first scanning helium microscope has been built by Australian researchers who feel it could "open doors" for many new discoveries by allowing scientists to scrutinize materials without ...

The first commercial version of a new light microscope that pushes beyond the previous limits for viewing living processes has just been installed at the UC Davis Center for Biophotonics Science and ...

For big-ticket purchases, I tend to do a lot of research before I open my wallet. I like to at least have the illusion that when I send my money off to a far-away stranger, I’m likely to get back ...