Beautiful Science

This scanning electron microscope image shows bee pollen studied for potential use as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. Colour was added to the original black and white image.
PHOTO: JIALIANG TANG/PURDUE UNIVERSITY IMAGE

This scanning electron microscope image shows bee pollen studied for potential use as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.

Colour was added to the original black and white image.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 12, 2016, with the headline Beautiful Science. Subscribe