This is a scanning electron microscope image of real (shaved !) whiskers, taken by Dr. Todd Simpson in the Western University nanofab lab.

Our team name ‘The Physics Phuzzy Lips’ was then etched onto one whisker using a Focused Ion Beam. My goodness, it looks like a huge tree that has just been toppled.

Well done Todd !

You can help The Physics Phuzzy Lips in their Movember cause by visiting their team web page.