Ozcan remedied this problem by designing a portable microscope that can be attached to any smartphone, iPhone or Android. (He and his researchers don’t take sides in the cellphone wars ...

Microscopes quite literally gave us a whole new way of looking at the world, and now you can bring that power anywhere with this portable one. It only weighs half a pound, and it's far easier to ...

That makes it orders of magnitude more portable and less expensive than a professional desktop microscope. The applications for a fingertip microscope are many and various. From science classes to ...

What do you get when you cross a day job as a Medical Histopathologist with an interest in 3D printing and programming? You get a fully-baked Open Source microscope, specifically the Portable ...

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These are the best microscopes for students and young scientists, offering professional functionality without breaking the bank. Our guide to the best microscopes for students includes a range of ...

Moving Target Analysis - Easily quantify and analyze motion that was previously impossible. Magnified Observation - Perfect as a portable microscope for on-site magnified observation.

The ZDM-360 Panoramic Digital Video Microscope adds a new dimension to portable inspection. View the sample from above, or switch to an angled view — up to 45 degrees from any direction.

Our picks of the best microscopes for kids encourage children to investigate the world around them, enjoy seeing the world in miniature and develop a love for science and STEM. We've included ...