What Microscope Do We Use? (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)

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  • @dennyoconnor8680
    @dennyoconnor8680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    The skill of your partner in finding microbes, selecting a clear view from a blob of sludge, focusing, selecting light source/angle/polarity/intensity and otherwise creating images is superlative. My compliments to you both. It brings me back to the wonder I felt 70 years ago when I looked through my first microscope at ten at a thin slice of onion and seeing living cells pumping fluids and particles about (mind blowing) Most of my scope work the past 40 years has been mundane - is there blood in the urine, are there too many red/white cells in a blood smear (or too few), is the sputum contaminated with bacteria/wbc, etc. It is nice to return to the poetry. Thank you.

    • @wonderwend
      @wonderwend 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Dude, you need to find a nearby pond and scoop some sludge to look at on your lunchbreak 😉

    • @isaac10231
      @isaac10231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @serendipidus1 Yeah onion cells are super popular in high school biology classes.

    • @Rick-tt6yq
      @Rick-tt6yq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      serendipidus1 ....I think you can still get a decent scope for $250...check out places like Kijiji or new scopes on Amazon, or Amscope. Even a decent cheap scope (not a kids toy scope) will give you a lifetime of enjoyment.

    • @Rick-tt6yq
      @Rick-tt6yq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      serendipidus1 Agree that there are some scopes of dubious quality out there. I use an Amscope b490b and really suits my interests. I generally just use the 10x eyepieces and do most of my observing at 400-800x. I also have a dark field condenser that I use for pond critters and it always reminds me of my old 10inch f5 Newtonian reflector telescope on a clear, dark night...breathtaking! Anyway, wishing you well on your search for a great scope....just reminded myself that
      I saw a collection of Leicas and Leitz scopes for sale on kijiji once....apparently the family of a deceased pathologist wanted them to go to good homes...sigh...I missed that one. Happy hunting!

    • @Kenny-yl9pc
      @Kenny-yl9pc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The team is a lot bigger than just the two. But James is clearly the one doing the most amount and important part of the work. But that doesnt mean the other guys arent doing as much great work and contribution to make everything possible. They are a fine team and doing a great job. I can only applaud them for their achievement and especially James for his passion, dedication, patience and effort to get all the interesting footage and let us all take part in the journey to the microcosmos. U Unchi Punchi U

  • @rickseiden1
    @rickseiden1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    8:40 "Calm down, friend." I'm surprised any of these little guys can stay excited while Hank's soothing voice is talking over them.

    • @jahnavee_palsodkar
      @jahnavee_palsodkar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you do this? Like link a moment of the video in the comments section?

    • @harshsinghal4342
      @harshsinghal4342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jahnavee_palsodkar just type something like 7:35 or 6:52 and TH-cam will automatically convert it into a link.

    • @jahnavee_palsodkar
      @jahnavee_palsodkar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@harshsinghal4342 thank you so much!!

    • @harshsinghal4342
      @harshsinghal4342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jahnavee_palsodkar no problem

    • @Lyle-xc9pg
      @Lyle-xc9pg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hank is not talking over them, you understand that?

  • @Beryllahawk
    @Beryllahawk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    Hank: "Calm down, friend."
    Microbe: NYOOOOOOOOOM

    • @llearch
      @llearch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I do wonder how (or what mechanism there is to do so) they track the image, since it's moving around a lot, and all.

    • @alphaamoeba
      @alphaamoeba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@llearch there are some levers that move the lid i think

    • @velvetsrose
      @velvetsrose 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@llearch Generally on microscopes, there are one or two little twisty knobs that move the stage (the part of the microscope the slide sits on) forwards/backwards and left/right. If you get used to using microscopes, its pretty intuitive how much to move them to follow something on the slide and such.

    • @Silverizael
      @Silverizael 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@velvetsrose Though even so, with how fast some of these microbes move, it would be really hard to keep up with them. Kudos to James for his professional level microscopy skills!

    • @sarah3796
      @sarah3796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She has the zoomies

  • @davidandrex2
    @davidandrex2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    I remember my science teacher say that the transparency is similar to how if you cover a strong flashlight with your hand you can see your veins and bones in your hand. thats whats happening to the bacteria.

    • @galeprinster3518
      @galeprinster3518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      David Kirkpatrick that’s a really helpful analogy. Thanks for sharing!

    • @Leseulmecsansnom
      @Leseulmecsansnom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ohhh thanks! I thought they were just transparent like that

    • @bobsagget823
      @bobsagget823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dumb people

    • @MrSpruce
      @MrSpruce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bobsagget823 Don't worry; everyone thinks that you're Einstein version 2.0.

    • @noinformationavailable4114
      @noinformationavailable4114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome analogy! I'll be sure to use this actually :)

  • @rocketbackhander6280
    @rocketbackhander6280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    A microscope sponsorship!! That is the absolute coolest thing I've heard all week! Good work, James!

    • @jrpstonecarver
      @jrpstonecarver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed. Totally cool! And so subtle. We haven't seen ads or announcements about it at all. I appreciate it all the more.

    • @sueanoimm
      @sueanoimm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jrpstonecarver i guess they saw Jame's work and they're like "cool, we want more of this here take our stuff"

    • @last9up
      @last9up 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jrpstonecarver yes seriously appreciate this

  • @6Twisted
    @6Twisted 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    This channel has changed the way I look at the world. Instead of seeing dirt, mould ect, now I see an ecosystem full of microbes trying to survive just like us. It's cured my OCD a little.

    • @Nobody-Nowhere
      @Nobody-Nowhere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      watch your step

    • @Judicial78
      @Judicial78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I used to be germaphobic, thanks to the misinformed and easily manipulated mass media. Now I don't wash my hands before eating, and only wash after taking a dump. I can't get enough antigens in my immuno-library. Like pokemon, I wanna catch them all.

    • @maximthefox
      @maximthefox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Judicial78 if I've prepared food I'll always wash my hands throughout the cooking process depending on what I'm making, but I'd never even thought about washing my hands before I eat before... and I'm a pretty healthy dude

    • @AnalyticalReckoner
      @AnalyticalReckoner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I doubt you really had OCD then.

    • @6Twisted
      @6Twisted 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@AnalyticalReckoner Well you'd have to explain that to the psychiatrist that diagnosed me.

  • @mudgetheexpendable
    @mudgetheexpendable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Ten calm minutes a week. Informative, beautiful, soothing...my favorite 2019 brain treat. Thank you.

    • @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269
      @deathsnitemaresinfullust2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it would be safe to say it's also now a Much Needed source of joy for 2020. LoL! The content is absolutely brilliant from this channel

    • @sitarnut
      @sitarnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And 2020

  • @rotifer
    @rotifer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    *You guys always know how to make me look fabulous.*

  • @AntsCanada
    @AntsCanada 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    This is TOTALLY awesome! Thank goodness to James and the team for incredible work!

    • @EliGhosty
      @EliGhosty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WOAH nice seeing you here!

    • @Lifers
      @Lifers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This might be useful to Antscanada to see what kind of mites and other organisms live in your colonies.

    • @tYou16
      @tYou16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One of my favorite youtubers watching another one of my favorite youtubers!

    • @shrivanth6774
      @shrivanth6774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any ant lover's from India

    • @alpho789
      @alpho789 ปีที่แล้ว

      …okey. Didn’t expect to see you here.

  • @Moticeurope
    @Moticeurope 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    We’re proud about what James achieves and we are happy for our small contribution to the science community. Thanks to his talent, we can enjoy these beautiful images. Congratulations!

    • @Oneirophrenic123
      @Oneirophrenic123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Motic! Which microscope did you sponsor? The BA310 Binocular, the LED Binocular, the Trinocular or the LED Trinocular?

    • @dejayrezme8617
      @dejayrezme8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Oneirophrenic123 My guess is trinocular so he can attach the Fuji X-T3 camera.
      I'd be curious what kind of adapter is ideal for an APS-C camera. Or if a MFT camera is better.

    • @alicoban8683
      @alicoban8683 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you gift me a microscope? I want to buy a lot but it is not possible for me ...

  • @Tullio238
    @Tullio238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Just got to add, the music really completes these videos. Really enjoying this channel

    • @PrimiusLovin
      @PrimiusLovin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I could watch hours of mixed chillout music (e.g Carbon Based Lifeforms) with these videos!

  • @AjrAlves
    @AjrAlves 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The soundtrack you guys use is SO FREAKING GOOD

    • @TheLydiaReed
      @TheLydiaReed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All the music is made by Andrew Huang. He's a TH-camr and musician. You can get his stuff on Itunes and Spotify. His channel >>> th-cam.com/users/songstowearpantsto His GLORIOUS MIDI NARWHAL video is one of my personal favorites.

  • @CRMayerCo
    @CRMayerCo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Also, kinda interesting to see what James looks like.

  • @mimiteas
    @mimiteas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I was upset about something when I started watching the video and I was relaxed by the end of the first minute. I am so grateful for the existence of this channel, for all the work of James and the team! Thank you! ❤️

    • @slappy8941
      @slappy8941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I could be on fire and Hank's voice would make me feel better about it.

  • @dancingintherain111
    @dancingintherain111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    This is quickly becoming my favorite ever TH-cam channel. Keep doing what you're doing, you guys.

  • @JamsGerms
    @JamsGerms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My living room never got this much attention! :D
    Thanks for coming to see it!

  • @hikerJohn
    @hikerJohn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I think one of the real talents in this is FOLLOWING the fast microbes around the slide. I have a microscope and it's hard because everything is reverse of what your looking at so when something goes left I always move the slide in the wrong direction.

    • @FaultAndDakranon
      @FaultAndDakranon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      John Some microscopes flip it for you. Which then undoes all the training you gave yourself to figure it out.

    • @mmtruooao8377
      @mmtruooao8377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i was so frustrated in beginning bio courses because i could never focus microscopes well, even focusing on stained slides of still life... that did have to improve during microbiology, but it's a skill, and it's one that james is truly mastering

    • @TheBullethead
      @TheBullethead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What I want to know is how you follow anything at all. The slide only has to move microns at a time to keep the critter in frame center. How do you do that without overshooting by huge amounts?

    • @FaultAndDakranon
      @FaultAndDakranon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheBullethead You twiddle knobs to move the slide, not use hands, with a good gear differential (phrasing?).

    • @TheBullethead
      @TheBullethead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FaultAndDakranon Thanks. The gearing for such fine movement must be incredibly intricate and expensive.

  • @LuxStrangelove
    @LuxStrangelove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    70" flatscreen here!! Every Monday with my coffee since week two!

  • @smaakjeks
    @smaakjeks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I like to consider how rich you would have to be to have lived 400 years ago, and have a personal microbe expert come into your estate and show you images, models, or drawings of little pond buddies. It's pretty neat to be alive in this century. Thanks for the video!
    As for merch, I suggest t-shirts. People like those. I'll buy your t-shirt.

    • @barbarahouk1983
      @barbarahouk1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Leeuwenhoek was born in 1623 so the microscope was not yet invented 400 yrs ago bc this is the inventor.

    • @smaakjeks
      @smaakjeks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@barbarahouk1983 What they also didn't have 400 years ago: pedantic youtube comments. I'm rounding up to closest century.

  • @katiekane5247
    @katiekane5247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The saddest thing I had to leave when we moved recently was the baby pool converted to a frog & dragonfly habitat. Got my grandson a cheap microscope & we looked at all manner of cool stuff. I've been known to teach anatomy with roadkill too. NOT your average grandma. Love sharing this channel with him, he also likes composing on his IPAD. Never stop being you!

  • @agustinfraygola3696
    @agustinfraygola3696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Im loving this youtube channel, im a biology student and i learn a lot here, please continue doing it!

    • @jahnavee_palsodkar
      @jahnavee_palsodkar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @jtktomb8598
      @jtktomb8598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jahnavee_palsodkar Me three

    • @Ginko735
      @Ginko735 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Biology teacher here, my students and I love it!

  • @mattfleming86
    @mattfleming86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I genuinely hope that this sponsorship brings many extra sales to them. What a special thing they did. Thanks, Motic. You made the world a better place when you did that. Somewhere out there is an intrigued soul calculating how long they need to save up their lunch money to buy one- and its the same kind of intrigued soul that cures cancer or solves the energy crisis.

    • @crylune
      @crylune 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's literally 1500€

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crylune Yes, microscopes are expensive. We use them in our business and good glass is a substantial cost.

  • @semaj_5022
    @semaj_5022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such an amazing channel. Never thought I could be so at peace while learning so much at the same time. Keep up the great work guys! This type of thing is much needed in our world of chaos.

  • @MrSafer
    @MrSafer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A hidden gem on TH-cam. Keep it up, this quality content will blow up soon enough.

  • @rotifer
    @rotifer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    *Ok the secret's out. Hay infusion is my favorite meal. Shhh, don't tell anyone!*

  • @l.johnkellerii1597
    @l.johnkellerii1597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This has become one of my favorite channels! I think the inclusion of a scale bar would be a very useful addition to your presentations.

  • @davidschmidt6013
    @davidschmidt6013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fantastic channel. One knows it's being done by a truly skilled operator when it looks so easy. I'm a ready-to-retire middle school Science teacher and I use a lot of vids from TH-cam in my classes. I'm glad I've lived long enough to see this kind of high-quality 'film'-work freely available for young folks (and old...I never get tired of learning new things). Thank you very much for your work in creating and sharing these vids. It is truly appreciated.

  • @AClockWorkKelly1
    @AClockWorkKelly1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly this is one of the most beautiful channels on TH-cam

  • @tiberiu_nicolae
    @tiberiu_nicolae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for all those answers! The Nassula ornata at the end moves like my roomba

  • @georgec8859
    @georgec8859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    SPORE CELL STAGE
    ABSOLUTE KINGS

    • @jtktomb8598
      @jtktomb8598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      spore 2 wheeen

  • @gerdahuertas26
    @gerdahuertas26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your show. I really enjoy the information and try to identify all the organisms you film. Love the music too. It was great meeting James. Stay safe.

  • @elliottmcollins
    @elliottmcollins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These videos prompted me to buy a microscope so I could show my kids pictures of tardigrades, parameceum, rotifers, diatoms, and so many other things I can't name. Just a $70 microscope with a mount for a smartphone and a bit of pond water has gotten them excited about this world and given me hours of fun. If anyone else who likes this thinking of trying it, I can't recommend it enough.

  • @kamon242
    @kamon242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those shots of the jars (1:30 and 2:18 ) were wonderful, loved the resulting blend of light temperature, glass tints and samples. I was hoping to see a more detailed review of the microscopes though, specially the telescope that James built.
    After seeing the footage of James taking samples I thought that I would love to see a vlog style videos of samples recollection. First talking about were will the samples be taken and what to expect, then taking the first look at the microscope to see what was found and ending with how would it be stored and feed. Of course, if you're comfortable with shooting outside and being protagonist.

  • @way-13
    @way-13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love you Hank, from crash course, vlogbrothers, hankschannel all the way to all the scishows!
    Thanks :)

  • @Russo-Delenda-Est
    @Russo-Delenda-Est 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel takes subject matter that I find quite alien and more than a little disturbing, and makes it both educational and somehow calming. I love a good microcosmos video or two before bed, helps put things in perspective.

  • @Horchata4lyfe
    @Horchata4lyfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taking a bio class this semester that had one of your first videos used as an assignment. The more we get through the course content, the more I find myself fascinated with your series. I now watch it on my large wall mounted TV until I fall asleep every day after work. Thank you for the hard work you guys have put into this series.

  • @JaybeePenaflor
    @JaybeePenaflor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have loved Biology ever since I was a kid. Although right now, I am a mathematician Biology--especially Microbiology--still holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for keeping that passion for microscopy burning.

  • @georgec8859
    @georgec8859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's such a lovely thing you guys do. Love it always, good for bed, good for morning

  • @alexandrevaliquette3883
    @alexandrevaliquette3883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:45 The answer is very vague, just why???
    It's like saying: I have two car. An old car that I've got for cheap and a new Honda Civic.
    The old rig might be low cost, but being an high end scope you've got on an astonishing deal.
    The new rig, the Motic BA310, can range from 1 300$ to 13 000$ it all depend what equipment you put on it.
    Why all this mystery?
    What people want to know is: can we get beautiful image with a China brand new 300$ scope?

  • @seamusisstressed9721
    @seamusisstressed9721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My boyfriend introduced me to this channel and I hope he sees this video...
    It's always okay to take a moment to breathe and calm down, especially the week before finals. I love you, honey!

  • @bearcub1811
    @bearcub1811 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that upbeat music at the end. Heard it at the beginning of another one of your videos. It gets you pumped up, like you should when learning about microbes. These videos are so professional and well narrated. New favorite youtube channel!!

  • @AlamSemenit
    @AlamSemenit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for answering these!

  • @daverei1211
    @daverei1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve never heard hank green so chilled- very refreshing. Thank you I love these videos, very informative.

  • @ayseerensunkitay6603
    @ayseerensunkitay6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is wonderful cosmos, thankful for your programme

  • @LeoStaley
    @LeoStaley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned so much from this episode. I didn't know about the focus and depth of field issues.

  • @scoopishere7881
    @scoopishere7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The paramecia in polarized light is GORGEOUS. Each one looks like a little galaxy. I love space-looking microbe clips.

  • @Oneirophrenic123
    @Oneirophrenic123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Which Motic BA310 do you use? Binocular, LED Binocular, Trinocular or LED Trinocula?
    What's the Fujifilm lens you guys use?
    I would appreciate an answer a lot! And bu the way Hank, I am a huge fan of all the things you are starring in on TH-cam! Thank you so much for doing all of this!

  • @alphaamoeba
    @alphaamoeba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    People acknowledging that Spore is a thing makes me so happy

    • @slappy8941
      @slappy8941 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know, you can just look up the correct spelling of words, or let your spell checker do it.

    • @alphaamoeba
      @alphaamoeba 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slappy8941 i know... English aint my mother tongue tho
      Guess i'll have to look it up

    • @mmtruooao8377
      @mmtruooao8377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love Spore!!! :D it's great having a group of nerds with the same old games that have influenced our interests

    • @alphaamoeba
      @alphaamoeba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mmtruooao8377 i discovered Spore back in 2013-2014 and only got to play it back in 2018 so not that old for me :p
      I was already kind of a geek when i discovered Spore

    • @isaac10231
      @isaac10231 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha Spore was a great game.

  • @taborturtle
    @taborturtle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always watching your show on my 55 inch 4k television! And it looks so cool on TV! I absolutely love your channel guys! I'm almost 50 now but your show brings me back to my first and only microscope I got for Christmas when I was 13. I used to order microbes from a catalog and couldn't wait for that next shipment to arrive! My mom would very carefully walk the package to my room thinking she was going to get "bugs" on her. I miss those days... Thank you!

  • @Minecraftgnom
    @Minecraftgnom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you already know what those numbers are for because you've watched since the first videos, in which it was explained. Feels nice to be one of the first in a group of more and more people! (Also congrats on surpassing 30000 already!)

  • @AdamPZahn
    @AdamPZahn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always watch on my 65" TV and it.is.AMAZING!!! Love this stuff!

  • @christophbader3713
    @christophbader3713 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch it through a projektor towards the wall. It is reaaaaally impressive everytime. Thank you for these experiences!!

  • @johnnyswatts
    @johnnyswatts 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, guys, professional microscopist here. First, I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing this marvellous world with a wider audience. With respect to magnification, the standards that communicate best to me are either using a scale bar (as others have suggested) or simply stating the objective magnification - if you must, add in the magnification of any teleconverters, but leave the eyepiece magnification out of it. But that's just my two cents. Above all, however, keep these delightful videos comming!

  • @darminonburg3248
    @darminonburg3248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are enjoyed by so many. The dyes that bind. Thank you!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely one of the best channels on YT, hands down. Gotta love the amazing world of the microcosmos! Next up, the microcosmos of the salt water abyss................. :)

  • @trishalish13
    @trishalish13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That shelf at 1:32 is one of the most satisfying things I've ever seen.

  • @marydegenkolb9603
    @marydegenkolb9603 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never get tired of watching these little creatures. I love the water bears. And through your videos, I am introducing my grandchildren to this wonderful world in hopes one will want to study and learn more.

  • @Kazemahou
    @Kazemahou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This might not be possible but - what do microbes sound like? I love the music, absolutely! It just strikes me that however small these creatures are, they surely must create vibrations in their environment, perhaps even with their very bodies, perhaps even... signals to each other that they could feel, sense with their surface or internal structures? Do microbes use, well, sound? And if so, is it even remotely possible to capture this? You could do an astonishing show on such a thing - I have never seen such a thing ever!
    I would never want you to stop your wonderful soundtrack - it really makes the program. Please be assured of that. It is just that... this is a question I have never found answered, whether microorganisms produce, or even more of interest - use - sound, vibration, to interact with each other. Just a question, one which may not even be answerable - I am hard pressed to imagine anything sensitive enough to pick up such tiny signals amidst the noise of the world and likely the molecular crashing of brownian motion all about. But still... what if they can make calls to each other, through the viscous medium of water with their bodies?

    • @Russo-Delenda-Est
      @Russo-Delenda-Est 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am very interested in this question. I feel like many must at least be able to sense vibration, which is all sound really is, but to what extent? And do any use sound to communicate or "see"?

    • @dejayrezme8617
      @dejayrezme8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha interesting question! Maybe you could use something similar to a laser to pick up tiny vibrations.
      Or something like schlieren-photography to visualize pressure waves in the water? And maybe focus or polarize the light in a special way.
      Or maybe you could add some substance or tiny particles to visualize the sound / pressure waves.
      You would need a high speed camera with like 10 kiloherz framerate and lower resolution.
      You'd also need some kind of special computer program that converts this into sound.

  • @mrmoisha287
    @mrmoisha287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James

  • @keltusar8989
    @keltusar8989 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm SUPER thankful for this channel. Not enough informative and fun micro Universe videos on you-tube. I'm looking forward to making this a hobby of mine as well, perhaps a career one day. Keep up the good work. Im proud to buy and wear your merch on the streets of Puerto Rico.

  • @JamesKing2understandinglife
    @JamesKing2understandinglife 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the explanations. I love your channel. When I get some water into my mouth, when I go water skiing or wake boarding your videos do make me want to spit out as much as I can. I love your videos. Tardigrades are one of my favorite critters. Thank you. Good luck on your channel.

  • @LastPrecent
    @LastPrecent 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dooh no wonder this channel is so good. Hank is its producer. That explains the quality channel.

  • @davidelliott3930
    @davidelliott3930 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hank, this is your finest work. Thank you for the passion. I am so sorry for any previous Opie references.

  • @Gwyntog-21
    @Gwyntog-21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best channel on TH-cam bar none,thank you so much.

  • @tszy3285
    @tszy3285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your video!!! I wonder if the scene 6:21 really has Brownian motion. When I observe some lactic acid bacteria under 640x ,they just tremble around...

    • @dejayrezme8617
      @dejayrezme8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop boiling the bacteria then :D

  • @Zman44444
    @Zman44444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did a semester project in Micro Ecology, and I was good with plating the bacteria that I found in soil and water samples, but due to the second Covid shutdown I wasn’t able to work with any of the other microbes I wanted to work with. This is really helpful. I’m nearly graduating and I think imma invest some money into this. I think it’d be amazing to be able to regularly relax and play with microbes. Goals.

  • @brenj
    @brenj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:30 has to be the coolest shot I've ever seen 😮😦😧

  • @cuttwice3905
    @cuttwice3905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:23 What is that type are those plants? What is/are the species(es)? Why the helical structure or arrangement of chloroplasts(?) in the cells?
    New thing to ponder: Did the sample come from a body of water smaller than 10 acres (4 ha)?

  • @Reth_Hard
    @Reth_Hard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Special request:
    Can you show us organisms that normally lives on our body?
    I think that would be interesting.
    Thank you!

  • @jajssblue
    @jajssblue 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The music!!! What Andrew Huang songs do you use??? I have to know. Especially at 2:40

  • @imaytag
    @imaytag 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:53 yes please do! Just replace the 200x with the scale bar. It only really needs to be a single unit not a full fledged bar with multiple units on it or anything.

  • @Cloud7050
    @Cloud7050 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the chill narration. I can come here to unwind.

  • @landonkryger
    @landonkryger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:55 Why would a scale bar be any more intrusive than the current magnification note? Maybe it's just because I don't work with microscopes enough, but it seems like an obvious upgrade.

  • @rafbuelens4908
    @rafbuelens4908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best channel ever. I'm watching on a big oled flatscreen & it's amazing. Please keep making these videos!

  • @Humble452
    @Humble452 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Huge Blessing You Are... Thank You!

  • @ryanwalker3453
    @ryanwalker3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have inspired me to get a compound microscope and a stereo microscope, both triocular, and an 18MP microscope camera! More info on how to become a master of microscopes like James would be awesome!

  • @jonathanbeeson8614
    @jonathanbeeson8614 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hank, James, and team-- absolutely awesome stuff. Thanks so much to you all !

  • @FlyTriGuy
    @FlyTriGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your explanations and camera work are fabulous. Thank you so very much

  • @hokuhikene
    @hokuhikene 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is just great. Never though I could be so fascinate by some small wigglys🦠 Ty for showing beauty on another scale

  • @K3Flyguy
    @K3Flyguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel, I liked and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and passion! Extremely well done!!!!! Edit:. I have built quite large telescopes from used parts I obtained at star parties and explored the macro verse for 50+ years. I had a microscope as a kid and really enjoyed it a lot! Two weeks ago I won high bid on a used but in excellent condition a National brand lab scope for only $50 !!! Needless to say your channel was exactly what I was hoping to find but had no idea existed! I feel very blessed today, thank you again!!

  • @AdamsWorld84
    @AdamsWorld84 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video yet!! thankyou for all the information!! I wonder what infrared video might show us with these amazing tiny creatures!! The infrared might help with contrasting the transparency of some of them and perhaps expose even more new findings!! Love this channel!

  • @kyleeames8229
    @kyleeames8229 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys could edit in the scale bar on two of the edges of the screen with graduations without numbers next to them and next to to magnification, 1 graduation = 1 unitX, where unitX is the unit delimited by the graduations. It would help in visualizing the size of the microbe.
    Great videos by the way. They're relaxing and beautiful.

  • @mahdikarimian6862
    @mahdikarimian6862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all the good videos. How do you track this organism? In one video, you say we track the bacteria day or days? how do you track them?

  • @spiercephotography
    @spiercephotography 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the behind the scenes look ! Everything's just so damn fascinating

  • @qnicks23434
    @qnicks23434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm looking your videos on a 70-inch flat screen on my wall, and this is awesome.
    Cannot leave comments though.

  • @tigerroar6071
    @tigerroar6071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you guys could use 4K 60fps video with a high bit-rate, that would be awesome! I love this channel, and i want you guys to make more awesome videos like this.

  • @ThatOneXander
    @ThatOneXander 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're welcome Hank, I have to watch it on my TV! I love the microcosmos!

  • @jean-jaycestrachan6198
    @jean-jaycestrachan6198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guys voice and the way he talks so much

  • @carl94-h9h
    @carl94-h9h 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe a shirt with a tardigrade on it? many people think that micro-organisms are simple and not important. This channel shows how complex and necessary these little guys (and gals) are.

  • @arianadiego3709
    @arianadiego3709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for all the details 😀👍

  • @anjatrorup1612
    @anjatrorup1612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awsome 😄
    Self build microscope!
    Microbe stage in Spore!
    It doesnt get much nerdier than that 🤣
    Still so many questions though. What light is used in wich videos. Polarized, phase contrast, dark field, bright field. Led/halogen.
    Always exceited for the next video.

  • @listoriamemeosia2126
    @listoriamemeosia2126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never been so excited about a show before!

  • @kerrykrishna
    @kerrykrishna 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sure have been waiting for this vid! Thanks so much to your Crew for all they are doing!

  • @mariehuynh
    @mariehuynh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    AHHH that polarized light segment was really nice.

  • @420
    @420 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd like to know how you transition and focus on live bacteria from say 10x to 40x objectives? I just got my BA310 and really want to entertain my son with this hobby. Ao far ive only figured out how to work successfully with the 4x and 10x. Ive tried the 40x, but moving it up/down and adjusting tension seems to not focus on anything.
    6:48 - I think i was just observing one of these under 10x.

  • @godamongtheman
    @godamongtheman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you guys so much!
    Hope you can do everything you want.

  • @Zenpaper
    @Zenpaper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us such wonderful sights and educating us along the way! Love these behind the scenes. How long does it take to find the footage you need for the story? Editing must take a lot of time too? Thanks for giving us such amazing glimpse!

  • @rqzzlldqzzls
    @rqzzlldqzzls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Nobody :
    James : **is a adoptive father of cells**
    edit : can we have a whole video of speedy microbes you guys have captured because its my new favourite thing ever
    edit 2 : can we please have a tardigarde pin i mean its the best thing ever

  • @Jim-Stick
    @Jim-Stick ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently purchased your teams microscope. This video makes me incredibly excited for it.

  • @sophiarose03
    @sophiarose03 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want that pin so much!😍 Stentor C is my favorite Protozoan. You make my day with these videos! I never thought I’d find something to fuel the microbiology obsession that’s almost taken over my life since I started zoology this year... Is this what love is?❤️