Pollution monitors often collect particulates that measure 10 micrometres across, known as PM10s, as well as the smaller PM2.5s.

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The neutrons are shot between two parallel plates, one above another and separated by about 25 micrometres - half a hair's width.

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The smallest eggs visible using the smartphone were 40-60 micrometres in diameter.

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