Housefly gets a new look
21 Mar 2006
Scientists using special laser technology have crafted a pair of mini-spectacles (2 mm) and placed them on the head of a housefly.
This photograph is part of a science photo exhibit being held in Munich, Germany from March 20 to 25.
[Source: Jiji via Yahoo! Japan]
UPDATE 29/Mar/2006: Needcoffee.com posted a nice story about the origins of this photo.
UPDATE 31/Mar/2006: An old Micreon press release explains the rest.
House Fly dons worlds smallest spectacles!…
The photograph above showcased in a science photo exhibit held in Munich, Germany shows a house fly donning mini-spectacles. Scientists used special laser technology to give the fly new look with these 2 mm spectacles adoring its head.
But why; are….
Eye glasses for houseflies……
Edo from Pink Tentacle translated what this photo is all about - “Scientists using special laser technology have crafted a pair of mini-spectacles (2 mm) and placed them on the head of a housefly.” - [via] - Link (Japanese)…….
So, how does the fly get correction for its many other eyes? :-)
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How did they ever managed to print that tiny little logo on thin 2mm glasses?
i want to ask this fly about her feelings?
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