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Under the Microscope
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- 1Science explainer: how microscopy makes invisible cell structures visible●Wissenschaft als Weg Heute gibt es einen kleinen Exkurs in die Welt der Mikroskopie. Viele Strukturen im Inneren unserer
A German science communicator has published a short explainer on microscopy, noting that many structures inside our cells are too small to be distinguished with ordinary light microscopes. The piece walks through how specialised techniques can nevertheless make these tiny details visible. It is being shared as accessible educational content on current methods in cell biology.
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Apple's latest iPhone lineup is under the microscope as the first wave of reviews lands. Early coverage is focused on how the two new models compare on cameras, battery life and performance, with mixed reactions reported so far.
- 3Parent turns garden dirt microscope session into family science morning●We’re having a science morning over here. Looking at dirt from the garden, salt, sugar under the microscope. This is one
A parent spent the morning looking at garden dirt, salt and sugar under a microscope with their children, and shared the results online. They noted the common parenting experience of setting up an activity for the kids but becoming just as fascinated by it themselves. Fellow parents are finding the hands-on home science idea relatable and appealing.
- 4Scientists Build a Molecular-Sized Archimedes' Screw▼Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule
Researchers report creating a molecular-scale version of Archimedes' screw, the ancient helical device used to move water and grain. The microscopic screw could help transfer tiny amounts of material or drive molecular machines, offering new possibilities in nanotechnology. The finding is drawing attention for turning a millennia-old invention into a structure built from a single molecule.
- 5Aroma-Zone Anti-Aging Supplements Put Under the Microscope▼Anti-Aging Ingredients: 4 Aroma-Zone Dietary Supplements Under the Microscope
A review examines four anti-aging dietary supplements from French beauty and wellness retailer Aroma-Zone, scrutinising their ingredients and claimed benefits. The analysis looks at what the products actually contain and whether the anti-aging promises hold up. No outcomes from the review are known at this stage.
- 6Ink droplets in motion win Nikon Small World contest●Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest
The 2026 Nikon Small World photomicrography contest has awarded its top prize to an image capturing ink droplets in motion under a microscope. The winning micrograph is being shared widely, with readers praising the combination of scientific technique and artistic composition. Nikon's annual contest showcases extreme close-up photography, and this year's winner highlights how everyday fluids can produce striking visuals at microscopic scale.