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10 Fun Microscope Activities for Middle School Kids

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Hey there, science enthusiasts! If you’re a middle school student who loves exploring the microscopic world, then you’ve come to the right place. Microscopes might seem like just a fancy piece of equipment, but trust me, they can unlock a whole new universe of discovery. In this article, we’re going to introduce you to some […]

The Ultimate List of Science Hobbies Anyone Can Do At Home

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Astronomy Related Hobbies Astrophotography Astrophotography is a type of photography that involves capturing images of astronomical objects, distant galaxies, and celestial phenomena such as nebulae and star clusters. In astrophotography, the photographer uses special cameras and lenses or telescopes to capture stunning images of the night sky.  Because the Earth’s atmosphere can blur and distort […]

What are the Best iPhone Microscopes

The use of microscopes now transcends labs and workshops. Several people from all works of life now desire to have one, at least, to feed their curious minds. As a result, affordable and portable microscopes became a necessity, birthing the iPhone microscopes.

Best Compound Microscope

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The Passion Pick is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. In the words of Robert Hooke, “By the help of microscopes, there is nothing so small as to escape our inquiry; hence […]

What does yeast look like under a microscope?

Under a microscope, yeast looks like a field of tiny round or oval cells, each about 3–10 µm across, scattered on their own, in pairs or in small clusters. At 400x you can see their shape clearly, and many cells have a small bump growing off one side. That bump is a bud, a new […]

Best Pocket Microscopes

The Passion Pick is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Pocket Microscopes, as the name implies, are compact microscopes. They offer similar services as the bigger ones, though often with a lesser […]

Best Microscope Cameras

The Passion Pick is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Seeing things that are otherwise invisible to ordinary eyes under a microscope gives quite the thrill. But that excitement is short-lived if […]

The Best USB Microscope

The Passion Pick is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Microscopes no longer need to sit on desks in the labs. In modern times, these devices are now adapted to function anywhere […]

Top Comparisons of the Best Stereo Microscopes Online

The Passion Pick is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Microscopes are invaluable to scientific studies of all kinds. Allowing us to see details that are invisible to the ordinary eyes, they’ve […]

Guide on How to Grow Fungi At Home

Many people know how to grow tomatoes and carrots in their home garden, but few know enough about growing fungi. Growing fungi at home are more straightforward than you might think. So, whether you’re looking to only grow a small quantity for personal use or you plan to grow fungi on a commercial scale, the […]