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The stereo microscope reveals much dirt sticking to everyday objects. Scratching off and removing this dirt can be indeed a satisfying activity. Here I scratch the surface of different objects with a sharp needle to remove some of the dirt.

I show you how to make an enrichment culture. This way you always have enough specimens to observe at home under your microscope. An amateur science project for the biology enthusiast!

Here I show you some ciliates that have infected a worm. I also show you how I made a plankton net to filter out algae and other microorganisms from flowing water. I found a small worm and in it I Read More …

Here is another amateur science project: Observing the larvae of mosquitos (and other insects) Mosquitos need stagnant water to reproduce. The larvae will grow in water and after metamorphosis, the adult mosquitos will come out. The larvae are somewhat transparent Read More …

The minerals in urine form interesting crystals. In this video I will show you several of them in brightfield, phase contrast, polarization and oblique illumination. ***** YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! ***** Fundraiser for a new microscope: https://www.gofundme.com/f/microbehunter You are not Read More …

I show you how to extract DNA and how to put it under the microscope. Individual DNA molecules are actually too thin to be seen under the microscope. The fibers that I found are probably many DNA molecules stuck together Read More …

In this video I will show you how you can make an enrichment culture for microscopy. This way you have a good source of paramecia and other ciliates for microscopic observation. 👜 Shop – Amazon shop for microscopes an accessories Read More …