When Colin Purrington looked at a sample of dried figs under a microscope recently, he answered a question that had been bugging him for years. Inside the chewy fruits, he found the shriveled remains ...

Morning glory is famous for its seemingly never-ending roots. But Utah experts have found an unlikely ally that could help ...

It shouldn't be all that surprising that some insects look downright terrifying under a microscope. It's not as if the creatures are widely known for their majestic beauty in general, though specific ...

Philadelphia — When Colin Purrington looked at a sample of dried figs under a microscope recently, he answered a question that had been bugging him for years. Inside the chewy fruits, he found the ...

Cate Wallace (left) and T. Josek in front of the environmental scanning electron microscope used for Bugscope in the Beckman Institute's Microscopy Suite. Bugscope is gearing up to celebrate 25 years ...

Although the video shows what appears to be a microscopic view of mites crawling around on instant ramen noodles, there isn't enough evidence to rule out the possibility that the video was staged (i.e ...

Travel is usually associated with the captivation of beautiful scenery, landmark sites, and unforgettable moments. However, ...

Bugscope is gearing up to celebrate 25 years of science outreach and education. Since its inception in 1998, the free, web-based outreach program has connected thousands of students with microscopists ...