Biology
Plants know how to swim to avoid enemies
Susanne Menden-Deuer, a marine expert at the University of Rhode Island in the US, and her colleagues observed Heterosigma akashiwo, a microalgae, in the lab. Livescienc…
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Biology
Spin the flying scene of microscopic insects
The research group from Wageningen University (Netherlands) was the first to implement high-speed camera footage of parasitic insects with wingspan of about 1mm.
Biology
Detecting strange moths in the UK
The 3-millimeter, 'tiny' caterpillar, lives at Hembury Woods, Devon, England, officially recognized as an 'unprecedented animal'.
Biology
Bacteria know how to cooperate and sacrifice for their kind
In the microscopic world, even small creatures like bacteria know how to adopt a cooperative and sacrifice strategy to ensure the survival of the community.
Biology
The unknown effects of nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is welcomed as the science of the future, with microscopic particles that create innovations that remove facial folds, make beer bottles stronger and wash…
Biology
Controversy about the presence of microscopic life forms
US scientists have found that in calcified arteries, there are spheres of less than one fifth of the smallest creature. They think it is also a form of life. Exist or no…
Biology
All cacti have leaves
Although most of the cacti appear to have no leaves on the surface, a new study confirms that all these thorny plants actually have microscopic leaves.
Environment
Dust from Asia stains North America
A study by the US Aerospace Agency (NASA), published in Science, proves that about half of microscopic dust particles in the North American atmosphere come from outside.
Environment
Australia: Warning about air pollution in the classroom
The atmosphere in some schools may contain contaminants in the form of dispersed microscopic particles.
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Photos taken under the world's most beautiful microscope
Nikon organizes an annual contest to look for the best photos to capture the world of microorganisms, viruses and microscopic objects under the microscope's magnificatio…
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Stunning photos taken under a microscope won the Nikon Small World 2015
Photographs of the world of microorganisms, viruses and microscopic objects under the magnification of the microscope - a mystical world with deadly beauty but also full…
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Through the microscope 2014,
The beauty and nature of life of the micro-world is shown through photos of the award of the international competition.
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Unexpected beauty of plankton under a microscope
The microorganisms that live in the sea are clearly visible through images magnifying from tens to hundreds of times under a microscope.
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Colorful life through a microscope
Scientists can study the colorful life of animals and plants in the natural environment by observing and recording microscopic images.
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The species 'beasts' Southeast Asia is as small as a button
Two newly born twin loris were born in El Paso, Texas (USA) zoo, which is button-sized and weighs only about 25 grams.