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World Microscope Day 2024
This Saturday, April 13th 2024 is World Microscope Day! Read More
Structure of Eclipse Glasses: How are they made?
With the total solar eclipse passing just south of Chicago, all of us at Microtrace were surprised to find that the eclipse could be seen through even a decent layer of clouds - with glasses. We started to wonder about the construction of a pair of disposable eclipse glasses and how they were made, but a quick search on the internet showed that there isn't a whole lot of information. Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Microtrace!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year 2024 from Microtrace! Read More
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Recent Publications
Microscopic Traces: Solving Real World Problems with Science
On April 17th, 2024 Dr. Christopher Palenik will present "Microscopic Traces: Solving Real World Problems with Science" to the forensic science program at Loyola University, Chicago. Read More
Microtrace Presents at American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2024
Microtrace scientists have contributed to four papers presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual meeting this year (2024). Read More
Microscopical Pursuit: An evening of photomicrography-based trivia
On January 19th, 2024, Christopher Palenik will present "Microscopical Pursuit: An evening of photomicrography-based trivia" to the State Microscopical Society of Illinois. Read More