More information: Neetu Lamba et al, Thermal diffusivity microscope: Zooming in on anisotropic heat transport, Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ads6538 Provided by Technical University ...

In new research published in Nature, Weizmann Institute scientists introduce a powerful tool to explore quantum phenomena—the cryogenic Quantum Twisting Microscope (QTM). Using this pioneering ...

The new microscope can perform high-resolution measurements on a very small scale. The scientists performed their test on two materials known for their excellent heat and electricity conduction ...

In 2023, researchers led by Shahal Ilani at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel developed a quantum twisting microscope to study these effects. Based on a scanning probe microscope with ...

The tools and techniques available have advanced by leaps and bounds since the father-and-son duo Hans and Zacharias Janssen, both Dutch spectacle-makers, created the first microscope in 1590.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have designed and built the world’s first microscope ...

It's like having a third eye." The 8-year-old is talking about a device that is a fully functional paper microscope. Everything you need to construct the Foldscope comes in a pouch: a sheet of ...

A new microscope just arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to help study life's adaptability under extreme conditions using an innovative imaging technique. The Extant Life Volumetric ...

Scientists have developed a new microscope that significantly improves the way heat flow in materials can be measured. This advancement could lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy ...