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MICSCAPE Exploring the miniature world
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175:
May 2010.
Image left: Wing of a crane fly mounted in glycerine jelly, slide made and photographed by Walter Dioni. |
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Safe mounting media for microscopy. Ten years after. - Walter Dioni (Mexico) reassesses the relative merits of the mountants he described in an earlier series, to see which have good archival properties. Objective alteration to increase contrast - Dan Holloway (USA) illustrates the effect of a reported method of modifying an objective. The Novitiate’s Odyssey Episode 4: Mingling with organized humanity, specimen gathering and other forms of microscopy Zen - an essay by G. Joseph Wilhelm (USA) continuing his distinctive musings on aspects of microscopy and life. Forams and oil - Richard Howey (USA) experiments with various oils to penetrate these calcareous shells and similar subjects to improve visibility of their detail under the microscope. A close-up view of an anemone hybrid - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates this plant's interesting features on the macro and microscopic scale. Notes on J.W. Burgess and the Victorian microscope slide makers JWB and JB - Brian Stevenson (USA) shares an illustrated essay on aspects of the work of these slide makers. Magnitude. The Malady of Modern Times? A sideways perspective of the subliminal forces of evolution - a fascinating essay by Paul James (UK) which reflects on our ability or inability to conceive of the large changes of scale in the world around us. An overview of human cells for light microscopists. Part II - human skin and human lung - Mol Smith (UK) continues his multi-part series on the value of 3D modelling in microscopy education. The haemocytometer - Robert Pavlis (USA) discusses the typical structure and uses of this device. John J. Andrew (1858 - 1927) Father of the Belfast Dental School and Microscopist - Peter Paisley (Australia) presents an illustrated essay on aspects of the life and work of this slide mounter. A close-up view of the hellebore hybrid 'Walhelivory' - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this attractive flowering plant. Micscape contributors sharing their other interests: Exploring handheld near infra red photography with a home modified Sony S75 digital camera - David Walker (UK) tries converting a nine year old digicam with little monetary value to rediscover his local countryside in near IR.
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