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

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

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

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

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

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

For over half a century, Nikon’s Small World competition has been a celebration of the hidden dimensions of life. Each year, ...

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

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

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

University of Victoria breakthrough will allow scientists to visualize atomic-scale structures using lower-cost and ...

Extreme close-ups of rice weevil, pollen in a spider's web and a geometer moth laying eggs are among this year's Nikon Small ...