Polytechnique Montréal today marked a milestone in its involvement in high-technology materials development, with the inauguration of facilities housing the first atom probe tomography microscope in ...

Metallic nanoparticles, consisting of a few to several thousand atoms or simple molecules, are attracting significant ...

The continuing release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is a major driver of global warming and climate change with ...

Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Microscopes make the invisible visible, revealing the tiny, hidden details of nature that we can’t see with the naked eye. These miniature scenes can be beautiful ...

To bridge this gap, a research group led by Assistant Professor Eisuke Yamamoto ... actually synthesized are beautiful under an optical microscope," he enthuses. "It is possible to confine a ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can ...