Images: Small Worlds Come to Life in Stunning Photos
published
in News
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Subscribe to our newsletter
Texture and color
(Image credit: Dr. Pedro Barrios-Perez | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Cracked/wrinkled photoresist. Brightfield at 200X.
Simple beginnings
(Image credit: Mr. Zhong Hua | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Peripheral nerves in E11.5 mouse embryo. Confocal at 5X.
Delicate beauty
(Image credit: Mr. Julian Gray | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Vauxite mineral crystal cluster from Llallagua, Bolivia. Reflected Light, Image Stacking at 50X.
Smooth and shine
(Image credit: Mr. Bert Siegel | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Titanium shavings at 100X.
Colorful ribbons
(Image credit: Mr. Laurie Knight | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Urania ripheus (Madagascan Sunset moth). Focus stacked, twin flash front illumination at 20X.
Tiny camoflauge
(Image credit: Mr. Sebastian Konrad | Courtesy of Nikon Small World.)
Expression of a fluorescently labeled protein in Tobacco leaf epidermal cells. Confocal at 63X.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.

For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe.