Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, science and art collide with gorgeous results ...

An image of a common agricultural pest on a single grain of rice has won the top prize at this year's Nikon Small World competition. China’s Zhang You took home the first-place award for his striking ...

A vivid, extreme closeup of a rodent optic nerve head took home top honors at this year’s Nikon Small World photo competition, which recognizes excellence in photography under the microscope. The ...

If you know what diatoms are, it's probably because of their beauty. These single-celled algae found on the ocean floor have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition celebrates the ...

In the store-rooms of the museum, we recently discovered a small microscope made around 1750. The "I. CUFF Londini Inv. & Fec." inscription (which is Latin for "designed and made by I. Cuff of London" ...

A series of microscopic art pieces, so small that they fit into the eye of a needle, will go on display in the UK this weekend. From Saturday until October, Wollaton Hall in the city of Nottingham, ...