The liquid crystal cholesterol oleate.
Detail of an image by Robert Pavlis.

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Leitz Orthoplan Universal largefield research microscope - Mike Andre (USA) shares an extensively illustrated 'brief illustrated history' of this classic microscope. Also offered as a downloadable pdf for printing.

The marvels of crustacea - Annette and Lewis Hein (USA) share their enthusiasm for aspects of the microscopic life found in their local freshwater habitats.

Techniques to collect, transport and rear marine invertebrate larvae for home study - Ian MacGregor (Canada) shares some valuable tips and techniques for these tricky to maintain organisms.

A circa 1984 Parco Meiji phase contrast compound microscope - David Richman (Canada) describes and illustrates his example of this versatile microscope.

A close-up view of the wild flower 'common lilac' - Brian Johnston (Canada) continues his series showing the macro and microscopic potential of flowering plants.

LOMO MBC-10 light converted to LED - Rudolf Baumueller (USA) illustrates how he has implemented the conversion described in a recent article by Robert Pavlis to this popular stereo microscope.

Micropolitan Museum botanical garden - the curator of this very popular museum, Wim van Egmond (Netherlands), has opened an outdoor extension to the museum with a garden where some attractive microscopic aspects of plants can be enjoyed.

Spring and the magician - Paul James (UK) shares 'a personal tale and perspective' on the marvels of spring.

Cyclops critter farm - Robert Hilton (USA) shares 'a small city lot version of the Mike Andre 'Critter Farm'' described in a recent article.

Encystment and excystment excitement (try saying that fast 10 times) - Richard Howey (USA) presents an illustrated essay on aspects of encystment of protozoa.

A gallery of nickel nitrate photographs - Brian Johnston (Canada) shares striking photomicrographs of this chemical taken using different lighting techniques.

Alkoxybenzoic acids -  Robert Pavlis (USA) describes and illustrates aspects of the fascinating properties of these liquid crystals.

Compilations: Regular readers will be familiar with Brian Johnston's two series presenting striking images of wild flower macroscopy/microscopy and photomicrographs of chemicals using various lighting techniques. He has compiled these article series into two indexes.

A flower garden of macroscopic delights Brian Johnston (Canada)

The colourful world of chemical crystals Brian Johnston (Canada)

In focus: BBC News website article 'Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs''  New species of microscopic organism are found on 'Census of Marine Life' voyage while in the Atlantic.

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