Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the ...

Zhang You of the Entomological Society of China took first place with an image of a rice weevil—an agricultural pest—on a ...

Out of the thousands of entries from scientists and artists around the world, Nikon Small World recognized 71 photos for ...

Zhang You takes first place with a rice weevil, highlighting the artistry and scientific insight of photomicrography ...

From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, this year’s winning photos reveal the structures and artistry of life seen through a microscope.

Before clicking through to see the answers in the image captions, try guessing what each of the photos below is depicting: ...

Nikon has announced the winners of its 2025 Small World photomicrography competition, gathering images from all around the ...

The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing some of the ...

Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative.

Not all threats are visible, and this tiny threat is insidious, even sneaking its way into the human body. But scientists ...

Aug. 5—Orange lines and gold squiggles radiate from the dark center of the image like some sort of astral projection. The vibrant composition actually captures a rodent optic nerve head with its ...

A glass plate, a delicate tube and an oil bath are all that is required: thanks to a new method, researchers at ETH Zurich ...