The iMicro Q3p changes all of that. Barely bigger than a contact lens, it’s a fingertip accessory which claims to turn any smartphone into a 1200x microscope – simply by sticking to the camera.

Here’s how it works. Our microscopes expert Heather Barker, who wrote this article, demonstrating how to create your own microscope slides. (Image credit: Heather Barker) ...

The electron microscope has higher resolving power than a light microscope and can reveal the structure of smaller objects. This paper describes the development of the lens of an electron microscope ...

Boasting a 42mm objective lens and a 10x magnification, Bushnell's ED Prime HD monocular comes with multi-coated glass and anti-reflective optics, providing clear and detailed views at just 13.2 oz.

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We have built a fiber-optic confocal reflectance microscope capable of imaging human tissues in near real time. Miniaturization of the objective lens and the mechanical components for positioning and ...

Magnification: 10x Objective lens diameter: 32 mm Field of view: 344 ft/105 m at 1,000 meters Eye relief: 14.5 mm Close focus distance: 6.5 ft (2 m) Dimensions: 5.6 x 6.7 x 3 in (142 x 171 x 77 mm) ...

Sure, dropping over a grand on binoculars is no small decision. But the Canon 10x42 L IS WP binoculars deliver exceptional performance that more than justifies the investment—whether you’re stargazing ...

Growing up in the countryside with binoculars almost always in hand, I spent countless hours watching wildlife, spotting birds, and immersing myself in nature. Suppose there’s one thing I’ve learned.