A
detachable neck flask technique to sample microinvertebrates
from fine grained substrata - Walter
Dioni (Mexico) describes a homemade and versatile sampling
method for concentrating this type of fauna.
A
gallery of l-arginine photomicrographs using a variety of
illumination techniques - Brian
Johnston (Canada) shares a gallery of striking images from
this chemical in a continuation of his series.
Tide pools, pilings and
mud flats: a trip to Maine - Richard
Howey (USA) reflects on a memorable past trip to a classic
marine habitat and
describes the fauna and flora which he enjoyed collecting and studying.
Basics
of photomacrography - Chuck
Huck (USA) presents some guidelines of macro photography including
some versatile macro set-ups constructed from readily available
optics.
Topical tips
15: Using aquarist test kits for simple analysis of
'pond dipping' samples - David
Walker (UK) describes how these kits offer a readily available
way of making simple measurements of
a water sample's chemistry.
Dealing
with the Wild M20's broken 'gearbox'. Plastic gear problems under
the stage - Paul James
(UK) presents some ingenious but practical options
for fixing this classic microscope's stage mechanics based
on his own repair experiences.
A personal
review of the Moticam 1000 1.3 megapixel digital microscope
camera - David Walker
(UK) assesses one of the cheapest dedicated microscope cameras
with dedicated software.
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Seeking past contributors: A number
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desired. (See Editor contact on left).
Contributors being sought by readers
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we are reliant on a relatively small pool of
contributors. These valiant souls may like to
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