3. The Face of an Ant
Potential Lens: Electron Microscopes
Where to Purchase: Motic, Semitech, and Other
Cost on average: $10,000–$500,000*
Using electrons as their light source, electron microscopes are sophisticated, costly instruments that enable researchers to obtain high-definition pictures of both biological and non-biological materials.
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These microscopes are amazing; they can take pictures like this one of the ant’s face. Who knew that ants could look so funny and eerie? We would not have known the close-up appearance of these ubiquitous pests if it weren’t for the electron microscope.
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