If you find yourself mesmerized by movement under the microscope and want the chance to win up to $5,000, don't miss the deadline to submit your videos to the #NikonSmallWorldInMotion competition! 📸 Entry deadline is April 30.

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It's #ThrowbackThursday , and this week we're taking it back to 1976 with this 3rd place image by Sally Louise Craig. 🔮

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Credit: Sally Louise Craig

Ready to reveal the hidden beauty of the microscopic world? 🔬 Only 13 more days to submit your photos and videos to #NikonSmallWorld . Submit your entries before April 30th for a chance to win $5,000.

Enter today: bit.ly/3U53Zxt

Pleurosigma is a member of the most abundant phylum of algae, as well as a major contributor of oxygen levels to marine ecosystems.

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Credit: Michael J. Stringer

Happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday ! Here's a fun fact to start off your week: cholesteric liquid crystals are used extensively in cosmetic products to provide a shimmering appearance and creamy texture.

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Credit: Lisa Tran

High five, it's almost the weekend! Did you know that some species of sea stars can have up to 40 arms?

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Credit: Evan Darling

In addition to getting stuck in your teeth, poppy seeds are a rich source of thiamin, folate, and several essential minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc!

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Credit: Waldemar Bronakowski

The term “agatized” is generally used to describe a fossil that has been replaced with chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. #WednesdayWisdom

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Credit: Douglas Moore

Xenopus embryos develop externally, making it much easier to document their growth than that of a mammal. This photo from the 2007 #NikonSmallWorld competition is a prime example!

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Credit: Dr. Michael Klymkowsky

Happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday ! We're diving into the week with this captivating clip that shows the complex and unique method starfish larvae use to procure their food.

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Credit: William Gilpin, Dr. Vivek N. Prakash, Dr. Manu Prakash

Scientists, photographers, and artists alike – this is your chance to make an impact in microscopy!

Entries are still open for the 2024 #NikonSmallWorld competition. Submit your photos & videos by April 30th for a chance to win up to $5,000!

Enter here: bit.ly/3U53Zxt

Sori are organs that are important for the normal reproduction process of the plant — beautifully captured here at varying levels of maturity.

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Credit: Rogelio Moreno

Having a bad week? Research shows that bee pollen can increase blood flow to the body’s nervous system, helping reduce stress. #WednesdayWisdom

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Credit: Dr. Robert Markus

Male mosquitoes find female partners by tuning into the sound of their wing beats, showing a preference for those with a higher frequency when seeking a mate.

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Credit: Jan Rosenboom

Happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday ! Check out this impressive 10-day time-lapse of moss growth.

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Credit: Wojtek Plonka

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... and in the eye of the grass shrimp!

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Credit: John K. Douglass

Mineral oil has the ability to help reduce water loss from skin and keep it moisturized, making it a popular ingredient in many lotions and skincare products.

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Credit: PhD Keith Yagaloff

The adult visual system of a fruit fly contains seven eyes, each of which has a specialized and essential role to play in visual and/or circadian behavior. #WednesdayWisdom

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Credit: Dr. Michael John Bridge

Ant larvae are fairly helpless and eat constantly. During this stage of life, which only lasts six to 12 days, the larvae rely on workers to feed them.

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Credit: Geir Drange

Happy Monday! We're back at work, but the fun isn't over – especially for this water flea from the 2011 #NikonSmallWorld competition!

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Credit: Dr. Ralf Wagner