Tag: Microscopy
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A New Microscopy Breakthrough Reveals the Oceans’ Invisible Life
Introduction: A Collaboration That Survived a Pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic upended many scientific plans, a surprising outcome emerged from a Zoom call that linked researchers across continents. EMBL Group Leader Gautam Dey spoke with Omaya Dudin, then leading a study group at EPFL, about adapting an imaging technique that could peer into the ocean’s…
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Microscopy Breakthrough Reveals Oceans’ Invisible Life Through Pandemic Collaboration
Introduction: A Breakthrough Born in Uncertain Times The discovery at the heart of contemporary marine science did not emerge from a single lab, but from a cross-continental collaboration sparked by the COVID-19 era. As scientists navigated lockdowns, communication tools, and urgent public health needs, a Zoom call connected two researchers who would push the boundaries…
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A Pandemic Collaboration Breaks Open the Ocean’s Hidden Life with New Microscopy
Overview: A Breakthrough Born in a Time of Crisis The world’s oceans conceal countless living processes that remain unseen by conventional microscopy. A recent breakthrough in imaging technology, forged during the COVID-19 pandemic through a collaboration between EMBL and EPFL, now promises to illuminate these hidden marine worlds. By adapting a novel imaging method to…
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Photo Contest Reveals Hidden Beauty and Mystery in the Microscopic World
Unveiling a World Too Small to See Every year, the Nikon Small World photomicrography contest turns a scientific pastime into a celebration of art. Since 1975, photographers and scientists have pushed the boundaries of light microscopy to reveal landscapes, textures, and creatures so small that they are almost invisible to the naked eye. The 2024…
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Nikon Small World: Hidden Beauty and Mystery in the Microscopic World
Nikon Small World: A Collision of Science and Art Each year, the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition turns the invisible into the spectacular. Since 1975, hundreds of scientists and photographers have submitted images captured through light microscopes, transforming tiny life forms and barely perceptible textures into immersive works of art. The latest round continues that…
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Hidden Beauty and Mystery: Nikon’s Small World Illuminates the Microscopic
Introduction: A Collision of Science and Art Each year, science and art collide in a dazzling display of color, texture, and form as Nikon’s Small World photomicrography competition reveals the hidden beauty of the microscopic world. Since 1975, this contest has celebrated images captured through light microscopy, turning seemingly ordinary specimens into extraordinary works of…
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Rice Weevil on a Grain of Rice Wins 2025 Nikon Small World Contest
Winning Image Elevates Insect Photography and Entomology The 2025 Nikon Small World photomicrography contest has crowned a striking image that captures a rice weevil perched on a lone grain of rice. This tiny, intricate scene, created by Zhang You from Yunnan, China, has captivated judges and audiences alike by revealing the delicate interplay between pest…
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Rice Weevil on a Grain Wins Nikon Small World 2025
Overview: A Groundbreaking Microphotograph The Nikon Small World photomicrography contest has crowned its 2025 winner, a striking image of a tiny rice weevil perched on a single grain of rice. Captured by Zhang You of Yunnan, China, this microphotograph blends scientific detail with aesthetic clarity, offering viewers a fresh look at a familiar agricultural pest…