Microscopes

Microscopes

Microscopes are essential tools in science that allow us to see objects too small for the naked eye. They have helped scientists discover cells, bacteria, and tiny structures inside living organisms. With microscopes, scientists can explore the details of biological systems, study disease-causing microorganisms...

Take a closer look at your fingertips. Can you see the tiny lines on your skin? Beyond those lines, countless tiny organisms and structures remain hidden, which are only visible under a microscope.

Over 400 years ago, Dutch spectacle makers Hans Jansen and his son Zacharias Jansen invented a basic form of microscope by placing multiple le...