Small World

Explore the invisible world around you – science at the microscopic- and nanoscale, one-billionth of a meter or about one ten-thousandth the diameter of a human hair. We have compiled a wide range of imagery that we hope stimulates your curiosity and interest in the invisible life science world.

The images include brief descriptions, and other information and resources are available in our News and History for educators and others interested in learning more.

Current branches of microscopy range from electron, transmission and scanning to ultrafast, low-energy, photoemission, Expansion (ExM) and more. The photos have been compiled from public sources around the world.

If you have an image that you want to share, please e-mail: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.