Why get a stereomicroscope?



Stereomicroscopes have been around for centuries and are starting to gain more and more popularity because of their versatility and perfect eye precision. As I usually mention in all my blog posts, I choose quality over anything else and I recommend products that I believe are beneficial.  Stereomicroscopes have all the features of a conventional microscope with some useful features at hand. The first thing I must mention when talking about stereomicroscopes is that you get past that annoying sensation that you get when trying to watch through one eyepiece. The main advantage of owning a stereomicroscope is that you see the sample with your both eyes, therefore, objects appear with more depth perception and in three dimensions. And not to seem overly eager but many models have included zoom lens and two illuminators that make your viewing and job easy.

I know for sure that sticking my eye through that eyepiece whilst struggling to keep the other eye shut down can be a real drudgery. With a stereomicroscope, you can forget about this issue because it has two-eye pieces that allow you to keep both eyes open. This way you can focus on the object for a longer period. Plus, most of them have rubber eye guards that are skin friendly and very comfortable.
Although very good and very reliable, compound microscopes only show objects in two dimensions while a stereomicroscope can provide you a fantastic 3D overlook of anything from insects, plants to coins, crystals and circuit boards.

I believe that if you want to invest in a microscope for your children then you should go with the stereomicroscope. Not only the three dimension will make a huge impact on them but the fact that they can adjust the zoom lens very easy will make them fall for optics, no doubts whatsoever.


The whole idea of buying a microscope in the first place is to see clearly the things that cannot be seen by the human eye. One main feature of the stereo microscope is the dual illuminator system. Basically, the microscope framing provides light both from above and from under the sample location which means that the object can be seen in full detail. This is something that all children love when getting around their first stereo microscope.

Although the stereo microscope is a very good choice for the entire family you might take into consideration that for higher magnification a compound one is a better choice. Nevertheless, stereo microscopes don’t require a very rigorous sample preparations and have a higher depth of field which makes it easier to find what you are searching for.
No matter the reason why you want to get a stereo microscope you will appreciate having a tool with 3D viewing. Not to mention the fact that some models come with a slide scanner for full realistic images.

How to teach your kids to keep their brains active and sharp



After reading plenty of studies and observing the people in my life, I’ve recently realized how important it is to keep your mind active at all ages and how good it would be to find activities for my son, Ethan to do so as well. As he is still in the process of growing up, getting involved in activities that stimulate both his physical and mental development is a must. Moreover, studies have shown that such activities have tremendous positive effects on preventing the risk of dementia and encouraging cognitive growth. Therefore, in this post, I have decided to focus on something I see as essential, on how you can teach your kids to keep their brains active and sharp.

As science proved it, the first thing one should do is to keep learning new things. So, starting from last week, my son and I began learning German together as we were both interested in the subject. However, learning a new language is not the only means you can use to challenge your mind. Learning a new skill, reading or picking up a new hobby are other ways in which you can ensure that your brain does not get lazy.

Closely related to my previous point, it is also important is to teach your kid how to learn, or, better said, how to prioritize the way in which they use their memory. Many people find learning in general difficult, and the reason this happens is the fact that they only do not know how to learn. So, show your kids the importance of revisiting and repeating the information they have previously learned. Moreover, try to show them that the best way in which one is capable of storing information is to space it out and give the brain enough time to properly stock it.

Another method you could use is to encourage your kids to get plenty of sleep. Because daily we come in contact with an impressive amount of information, a good night’s sleep is crucial if you want your brain to keep active and be prepared to learn and store new data. As science shows, your mind’s sharpness is linked to its ability to make easy connections. Therefore, teach your kids to form sleeping habits as they are likely to come in handy later on.

Last but not least, we all heard the old saying healthy body, healthy mind. So, an important objective all parents should strive to teach their children is how to be physically active. I’m not only referring to encouraging them to practice a sport, simply walking instead of taking the bus home would suffice as long as they spend 30 minutes doing physical activity.