Microbehunter Microscopy

Algae produce a significant amount of oxygen. After some problems finding some algae for microscopy, I finally did find a pond with Spirogyra algae. Under the microscope I could see them produce oxygen. It is estimated, that at least half Read More …

You should not eat food that has turned moldy. In this video we will have a closer look at the mold that is growing on a blueberry and I also tell you why moldy food should be thrown away. Some Read More …

I’ve been cleaning my car and I found some moving cells in the dirty wash water. No idea where they came from. And I found many pollen.

Water bears (tardigrades or moss piglets) are very resilient little creatures. These animals can survive cold and hot and also drying out. Here I am drying a Tardigrade and then wake it up again by adding some water. How to Read More …

Tardigrades (Water Bears or Moss Piglets) can be found by rinsing them out from moss and observing them under the microscope. Keep the moss moist so that they have time to develop. Tardigrades are microscopic animals. They are very resilient Read More …

Trichomes are hair of a plant. These outgrowths have a variety of functions, such as protection from insects or heat. In this video I show you trichomes of a plant using different imaging techniques.

Microorganisms can be found in the most unusual of places – like in this chess board! But where are they?

Wasp Attack! Wasps were starting to build a nest right on my balcony. Before removing the wasps, I decided to take one and put it under the stereo microscope to see the stinger. In order to do this, I had Read More …

Infants up to the age of about one year should not eat honey, as it can make them really sick. It can cause a disease called infant botulism, which is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium produces a Read More …