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Food

Close-up cuisine: Food under the microscope

What does the food we eat really look like? Self-professed “science nerd” and photographer Caren Alpert captures the intricacies of everyday eats using a scanning electron microscope. From almonds to cake sprinkles and more, take a look at some of her favorite shots.

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Close-up cuisine

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blueberry

terra cibus no.1: blueberry

blueberry
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terra cibus no.30: star anise

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terra cibus no.12: cake sprinkles

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terra cibus no.4: fortune cookie

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terra cibus no.22: lifesaver

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terra cibus no.33: pineapple leaf

terra cibus no.18: sugar in the raw 1

sun-dried tomato 3

terra cibus no.35: sun-dried tomato 3

sun-dried tomato 3
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terra cibus no.7: coffee bean

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Terra Cibus No.13: Banana skin

terra cibus no.13: banana skin

Terra Cibus No.13: Banana skin
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Terra Cibus No.15: Brussel sprout

terra cibus no.15: brussel sprout

Terra Cibus No.15: Brussel sprout
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Terra Cibus No.2: Chocolate Cake 2

terr cibus no.2: chocolate cake 2

Terra Cibus No.2: Chocolate Cake 2
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Terra Cibus No.23: Onion

terra cibus no.23: onion

Terra Cibus No.23: Onion
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Terra Cibus No.36: Radish

terra cibus no.36: radish

Terra Cibus No.36: Radish
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