The 2025 Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, celebrating its 51st year, awarded first place to Zhang You for a detailed image of a rice weevil on rice, highlighting the blend of artistry and scientific rigor in microscopy.
The article highlights the top microscopic photographs of 2025, showcasing stunning images of cellular structures, fungi, parasites, and insects captured through advanced microscopy techniques, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of the microscopic world.
The 51st Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition recognized 71 outstanding images captured through microscopy, with China's Zhang You winning first place for his detailed photo of a rice weevil on rice, highlighting the intricate world of insects and their ecological roles.
The article highlights award-winning microscopic images from the 2025 Nikon Small World competition, showcasing intricate details of tiny life forms like insects, cells, and microorganisms, emphasizing the importance of understanding and appreciating the complexity of microscopic worlds.
The winners of the 2023 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing awe-inspiring and beautiful images of the hidden world revealed through microscopic magnification. The top award went to a microscopic image of a rodent optic nerve head, which could aid in the early detection and reversal of diabetic retinopathy. Other winning images include the ignition of a match and a deceptively lovely photo of breast cancer cells. The competition received 1,900 submissions from 72 countries, highlighting the intricate details of nature, cells, minerals, and more.
The winners of the 2023 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing stunning images captured through photomicrography. The winning image, taken by Hassanain Qambari and Jayden Dickson, depicts the optic nerve head of a rodent with intricate detail, highlighting their research on early detection and reversal of diabetic retinopathy. The competition aims to celebrate the beauty of science and inspire young scientists to pursue careers in STEM. The top 20 winners include images of a matchstick igniting, tarantula fangs, crystallized sugar syrup, and more.