A microscopic journey through human experiences. In her project titled Topography of Tears, photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of joy, laughter and, well, onions in extreme detail – and they are all very different! “I started the project about five years ago, during a period of copious tears, amid lots of change and loss—so I had a surplus of … [Read more...] about This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
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Snowflakes Under the Microscope — Why Every Flake Looks Different
To the naked eye, a snowflake is a white speck that melts on your glove. Under a microscope, it becomes a tiny sculpture, and science is still working out exactly how it gets its shape. How a Snowflake Is Born A snowflake starts as a tiny ice crystal high in a cloud. Water vapor condenses into droplets and freezes around a speck of dust, and the crystal then grows by … [Read more...] about Snowflakes Under the Microscope — Why Every Flake Looks Different
Video Of Strawberry Under A Microscope Is Here To Ruin Your Day
The video of the strawberry under the microscope may not be the most pleasant thing to watch, but it is a reminder of the small organisms that inhabit our world. It is easy to forget that there is a whole universe of creatures that exist beyond what we can see with our naked eye. It is also a reminder that not all bugs are harmful to our health or the food we eat. In fact, … [Read more...] about Video Of Strawberry Under A Microscope Is Here To Ruin Your Day
Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope
Sand is a common and seemingly ordinary material found all around us, especially at the beach. But have you ever wondered what sand looks like up close? When viewed under a microscope, sand can reveal intricate and mesmerizing patterns, colors, and textures that are invisible to the naked eye. To explore the hidden beauty of sand, researchers and photographers have been … [Read more...] about Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope