Scientists at NPL, UK have made the world’s smallest snowman out of tin.
This colourful snowman would be dwarfed by a human hair – at 0.01 millimetres across it is only a fifth the width of a typical strand.
It is made from two tin beads, which are normally used to calibrate electron microscopes, welded together with platinum. A focused beam of platinum ions was used to deposit metal and create the figure’s nose. An ion beam was also used to gouge out the eyes and mouth.
However, to create more of a festive feel, this image was digitally enhanced…
