View scanning electron microscope pictures of interesting creatures and household items. Offers a simulation of using an electron microscope.

Colorized photographs of insects and microbes taken from an electron microscope at the University of Hawaii.

Choose samples and prepare them for viewing with the electron microscope

Images and a brief history of developments in the microscope over time.

Offers a definition, history, types, and pictures. The site was put together as a class project.

Includes sections on the history of the microscope, and various creatures you can see with one, including: tree, insects, and microscopic pond life.

Includes a photo, the parts, how it works, magnification, resolution, and activities.

Introduction to research on history of the microscope.

View samples from one of these categories: nature, word around your house, and the world of science and technology.

Offers a look at the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron. Contains how it works, and applications.