The microscope beam splitter directs light either to the eyepieces, to the camera, or sometimes both at the same time. When purchasing a microscope it is a good idea to know what functions the beam splitter will provide. Learn more in this article.
The Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game's William Jack Hernandez Sport fish Hatchery uses a microscope to study how size at release of their fish changes return in fish size and numbers. Read more about their process and view some images under the microscope.
Viewing paramecium under the microscope is a great project for kids and adults! Learn how to grow your own paramecium and prepare samples to view under your microscope.
Developmental biology is the study of the process in which animals and plants grow and develop. Learn more the microscopes best suited for developmental biology.
Learn more the microscopes best suited for in vitro fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and Intracytoplasmic morphologically-selected sperm injection (ISMI) in reproductive medicine.