Researchers retrofit microscopes to take 3D images of cells in real-timeThey used rotating mirrors to pull off the feat.By S. Shah, 07.05.2021
Scientists unveil 3D microscope that visualizes cells without damaging themIt's like a tiny MRI machine for cells.By G. Torbet, 07.16.2019
Researchers find a way to fix the purple halo effect in imagesWe've been using the same optical technology since the 1700s.By R. England, 11.21.2018
Advanced microscope shows cells at work in incredible 3D detailA new technique let scientists spy on immune cells in their natural state. By S. Dent, 04.20.2018
Google made an AR microscope that can help detect cancerAI algorithms detect and highlight cancer cells in images of human tissue.By M. Locklear, 04.16.2018
3D-printed smartphone microscope is good enough for scientistsThe clip-on device magnifies up to 1/200th of a millimeter.By R. England, 02.20.2018
A new microscope can quickly generate 3D images of living organismsIt will allow researchers to better observe animals while they develop.By M. Locklear, 09.18.2017
Sperm microscope may help nanobots navigate human bodiesFor the first time scientists can see how sperm move in 3D.By R. England, 09.14.2017
Flat microscope for the brain could help restore lost eyesightIt may lead to sensors that transmit the outside world to your mind.By J. Fingas, 07.16.2017
Microscope advances could prevent multiple breast cancer surgeriesThe invention will help surgeons identify left-behind cancerous tissue in real-time.By R. England, 06.26.2017
Verily's wearable microscope sees beneath your skinIt tracks biomarkers to detect cancers and monitor drug delivery.By D. Cooper, 10.03.2016
Scientists watch an immune system fight the flu in real timeIt could lead to better treatments for many stubborn viruses.By J. Fingas, 09.27.2016
Underwater microscope offers a brand new look at sea lifeScientists can study very tiny undersea organisms in their native habitat.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2016
26A rare fossil makes an appearance at the Natural History MuseumScientists identified a plesiosaur vertebra at the museum's annual Identification Day.By M. Lalwani, 05.08.2016
How a novel class of microscopes has changed scienceSuper-resolution fluorescence microscopy FTW!By A. Tarantola, 01.18.2016
Tiny microscope lets you see the smallest-ever inkjet printsScrona's phone-controlled uPeek can zoom into just about anything, including a record-setting inkjet print.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2015
ICYMI: Theater headset, robot plumbing snake and moreThis visor headset makes you look like you can't figure out headphones.By K. Davis, 12.16.2015
Microscope can scan chemical processes in real-timeMIT researchers created the first video of atomic-sized structures.By S. Dent, 12.15.2015