Colossal · Creativity & design

Microscopic Worlds Captured in Nikon's Small World Contest

Nikon's Small World in Motion competition showcases stunning microscopic videos, highlighting the beauty and complexity of life at a small scale. The contest aims to make microscopy accessible and understandable.

The winning entry by Dr. Ning Xu features the abnormal beating of airway cilia from a child with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic disorder impacting respiratory function. This visual representation aims to convey the importance of internal biological processes.

The 16th annual competition received over 340 video entries from 40 countries, judged by scientists and science communicators.

Other notable entries included MSG salt crystals forming, a roundworm and Dileptus exploring their environment, moving alga colonies, and jellyfish larvae in water droplets.

AI-samenvatting op basis van de bron.