A photo of an ant’s face magnified five times to the microscopic level is regarded as quite a horrifying experience. Lithuanian wildlife photographer Eugenijus Kavaliauskas submitted a microscopic ...

A new microscopic imaging system is revealing a never-before-seen view of the underwater world. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have ...

Can you believe these tiny glands make such a beautiful flower? These minuscule pieces of salt look like massive boulders up close. Pay attention to those tiny crystals on the rim of your next ...

Condensation might seem an unremarkable part of daily life. We deal with it by wiping the bathroom mirror after a shower or putting a coaster under a cold glass and we don't tend to give it much ...

We are not alone, even when we think we are. Humans have millions of living creatures on their bodies, creating a symbiotic relationship. Dust mites live in our sheets, feeding on dead skin that is ...

A new way of dating collisions between asteroids and planetary bodies throughout our Solar System’s history could help scientists reconstruct how and when planets were born. A team of researchers, led ...

A close-up look at a fly under the microscope reveals shocking details you never see with the naked eye. From its eyes to tiny body textures, this microscopic view is both fascinating and slightly ...

Microscopic view of cells in the thymus, an organ located just above the heart that trains immune T cells to defend the body against viruses and bacteria. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...