Hi
'Micscape' is a free monthly web magazine exploring the world in 'close-
up' both on a macroscopic or microscopic scale.
The article library now contains 100+ articles on a wide variety of
topics aimed at the novice, school student, naturalist or
hobbyist. Club / other news and free sales / wants ads are also offered.
A selection of articles published over the last two years is below.
Thanks for your time.
Dave Walker
Micscape Articles Collator
(Micscape is a non profit-making site maintained by volunteers and is
RSACi rated)
Micscape at http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html
A SELECTION OF MICSCAPE ARTICLES (in current issue or in library)
Volvox - the jewel of the pond
Home-made hand microtomes - two practical approaches
The garden spider - why it doesn't get stuck in its own web
Microscopy around the home - studying Brownian motion
Prepare and Study Hair - A good starter!
Using your Camcorder as a Microscope
8X Everything - buying and using a hand lens, and use with your
camcorder!
Guidelines on buying a microscope
Slide Mounting Made Easy - Loctite Using a glass bond glue to make
permanent mounts
Beginners tips on collecting and studying protozoa
Snow: A seasonal thing. - Studying snowflakes.
Kombucha - a 2000 year old tonic. A popular drink with images (SEM) and
a recipe!
Stomata - how plants 'breathe'
House Dustmites - A new SEM study of these tiny creatures
Marine diatoms - 'glass jewels' of the sea
New Life Form: Symbion pandora - Discovery of the Year 1996 (with SEM
image donated by discoverers)
Varroa - The deadly Bee parasite.
Lice!
Insect Insights - Adaptations of insects: the honeybee
Stream Dipping - An introduction
