There's something infinitely fascinating about looking at everyday objects under a microscope. Suddenly a whole hidden world opens up and the sense that we ourselves are just part of an endless cosmic ...

Nearly 60 years ago, Duke University staff brought a 17th-century sculpture to the hospital on a stretcher, hoping to uncover the secret of what lay hidden in the wooden friar’s chest. Although ...

A world of the brilliant color, texture and detail found in science comes to life under the microscope through photographs in the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. Out of the ...

Join me for a fun Christmas-themed guessing game as I put everyday holiday items like ornaments, bows, and lights under my digital microscope. See if you can figure out what each mystery close-up is ...