Microcosmos is designed to use the capabilites of new
media to cast an unexpected light on the history of science. Instead
of being restricted to static descriptions and images of scientific results,
we can now use interactive and dynamic tools to understand the practices by
which those results were achieved. With this in mind, Microcosmos aims to
provide an environment for users to experiment with the use of digital
techniques to capture and convey the work of past science.