Lung cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a lung cancer cell from an adenocarcinoma.
NSF's mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.
In honor of the beauty and scientific importance of microscope photos, or micrographs, the Nikon Small World contest rounds up the best images every year and awards prizes to the top 20 entries. This year marks the 44th competition in the company's history, and the pictures are dazzling.
Mitosis. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a cell from ovary tissue (centre) undergoing mitotic cell division.
Leukaemia blood cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) and B lymphocyte white blood cells (white) from a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
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The art of science - captivating scientific images from the 2017 Wellcome Image Awards.
The finalists of the 2017 Wellcome Image Awards celebrate the scientific world. These scientific photos show the artistry in healthcare.
Rust fungus in a leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a wheat leaf infected with the parasitic Puccinia graminis rust.
Photograph by Luke Jerram Luke Jerram makes the deadliest art in the world. His subjects have caused pain and suffering for hundreds of millions of people throughout history. They are infectious, t…
New experimental results in 2014 helped bring scientists closer to understanding how the brain manipulates memories to make sense of the world.
These images, honored in Nikon’s annual Small World photo competition, are reminders of the colorful wonders invisible to the naked eye.
Radiolaria wood art by Michael Foster
If you thought it was impossible to take a stunning photo of cow dung, get prepared to be proven wrong. Cow dung, espresso coffee crystals, centipede
Nikon has revealed the winners of the 45th annual Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. The photo contest features images that "showcase a
Nikon's Small World judges pore over thousands of photos each year to select the best. From fly eyes to jewel bearings, here are 40 of our favorites.
Olympus BioScapes announces ten winners of their 2013 Digital Image Competition, which honors some of the best images taken through a microscope
Appreciating the phenomena they study helps scientists to persevere in the face of setbacks.
