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 ...

Japanese optical instruments company 'Nikon' has announced the winners of this year's micrography awards. Nikon has been ...

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

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 revealed the winners of the 15th annual Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition. The contest recognizes the most dynamic microscopic movies or digital time-lapse photography each year.

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

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 ...

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