Nikon Small World

Ah yes, the (many) circle(s) of life! Can you guess what this video is showing *without* looking at the caption? https://bit.ly/4AuRnTu Cleavage in sea urchin (Lytechinus variegatus) embryos after fertilization and then hatching into free moving embryos Dr. James Hyde Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, Arkansas, USA Phase Contrast 10X (Objective Lens Magnification) #NikonSmallWorld

🌸 Can a microscopy video look like a scene from a high-budget wildlife documentary? That was the exact reaction 2025 Nikon Small World judge and now 14-time winner of the Nikon Small World competitions, Dr. Andrew Moore, Postdoctoral Scientist, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), had when he first saw last year's winning video of a breathtaking look at a self-pollination event. But as he reveals in our latest Small World Speaks episode, the true magic of the winning piece required a deeper look. And, as someone more versed in cell biology, Dr. Moore admits he faced some playful pressure from his cellular biologist peers. 👇 Watch the full video to hear Dr. Moore explain the complex science behind the winning video and how he defended his choice to the cell biology community. Visit our growing online storytelling collection. https://lnkd.in/gC2Sfp9j #SmallWorldSpeaks #Microscopy

This little creature has been making a big name for itself since it was revealed as an honorable mention in this year's Small World In Motion competition. A happy sea slug makes for a happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday indeed! https://bit.ly/4cXXC8n A tiny, colorful sea slug (Cyerce kikutarobabai) on the move Dr. Igor Adameyko Medical University of Vienna Center for Brain Research Vienna, Austria Darkfield 0.9X (variable zoom up to 40X with objective 10X lens) (Objective Lens Magnification) #NikonSmallWorld

Everyone knows the mitochondria is the "powerhouse of the cell." But have you seen how beautifully its movement was captured by Dr. Patrick C. Hickey in this 5th place #SmallWorldInMotion winning video? 🏆 Now you have! https://bit.ly/3TgEWKn Dynamics of mitochondria (green) and chloroplasts (red) in Turtle Vine leaf cells (Callisia repens) Dr. Patrick C. Hickey Hypha Research Limited Edinbugh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Confocal 40X (Objective Lens Magnification) #NikonSmallWorld

🏆 Fourth place in this year's #SmallWorldInMotion competition went to Dr. Andrew Moore, a friend of the Small World community who also served on the 2025 judging panel! We love a full-circle moment. Congrats, Dr. Moore! ⭐️ https://bit.ly/4jg3WvE Synchronized cell division in neighboring cells Dr. Andrew Moore Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Janelia Research Campus Ashburn, Virginia, USA Confocal 63X (Objective Lens Magnification) #NikonSmallWorld

🥉Taking 3rd place in this year's #SmallWorldInMotion competition is Benedikt Pleyer with his mesmerizing video of jellyfish larva suspended in droplets of water. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/4AipmOX Jellyfish larvae suspended in water droplets Benedikt Pleyer Kirchberg, Bavaria, Germany Darkfield 25X (Objective Lens Magnification)

🥈 Second place in the 2026 #SmallWorldInMotion competition has been awarded to Nam Nhat Nguyen for his video of a tiny roundworm and a single-celled Dileptus exploring their microscopic world. Congratulations! View the full gallery online: https://bit.ly/3VpNmzz Full caption information: Nam Nhat Nguyen A tiny roundworm and a single-celled Dileptus explore their microscopic world Nguyen Nam OME Chu Se, Gia Lai, Vietnam Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) 40X (Objective Lens Magnification)

🥇 Congratulations to Dr. Ning Xu for winning this year's Nikon Small World in Motion competition with his video of abnormal beating of airway cilia from a child with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic disorder affecting respiratory function. Read more about Ning Xu and his winning video in his Masters of Microscopy article: https://lnkd.in/gGUaB6SK . . . Full caption information: Dr. Ning Xu Rendition of abnormal beating of airway cilia from a child with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic disorder affecting respiratory function. AI-assisted in post-processing. Tsinghua University Beijing, Beijing, China Diffractive Super-Resolution Microscopy 100X (Objective Lens Magnification)

Presenting... 🥁 ...The 2026 Nikon Small World in Motion winners! Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who entered! 🏆 Starting tomorrow, we'll feature one winner per day, sharing additional details about the subject and giving our audience a chance to dive deeper into the full video. And if you just can't wait, the full gallery is available to view now at https://lnkd.in/gZjY7iA8! Do you have a favorite video? Let us know in the comments! #NikonSmallWorld #SmallWorldInMotion

In just 24 hours we'll be unveiling the winners of the 2026 #SmallWorldInMotion competition! Thank you so much to everyone who entered a video of their own this year. There were so many incredible submissions that our judges narrowed down to create the 2026 gallery, and we can't wait to unveil their top picks! 🏆