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On its own, the human eye can see objects just a bit thinner than a human hair. But with a microscope, whole new worlds suddenly become visible! Peek at life through a scientist's powerful microscope.

Eye Spy
Eye Spy
This colorful creature is a woodland skipper butterfly. Taken through a microscope, this image shows the insect's eye and proboscis.
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Achoo!
Achoo!
Any idea what this spiky ball is? Hint: It can make you sneeze! This is a single piece of pollen sitting on a leaf.
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Pass the Salt
Pass the Salt
Are these rocks? What about crystals? Nope! This image shows a grain of salt (blue) and a peppercorn (brown). Pass the salt, please!
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