Nature is beautiful! See the winners of Nikon's Small World in Motion contest
Nature is always hard at work, and much of that work is invisible to the naked eye.
The winners of the 13th annual Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition have been revealed, with Dr. Alexandre Dumoulin securing first place with his 48-hour time-lapse video showcasing developing neurons in a chick embryo connecting to the opposite side of the central nervous system.
Judges say his image-capturing technique is "groundbreaking" and has "universal applications," enabling an up-close, high-definition view of the tiny cells that make up our universe.
A screengrab of Dr.Dumoulin's fascinating work. (Dr. Alexandre Dumoulin/Nikon Small World in Motion)
In a press release, Dumoulin notes the competition is a platform to share his research and microscopy passion while showcasing nature.
Fabian J. Weston secured second place in a small fish's tail fin for his blood flow video.
Something fishy is going on with Fabian Weston's entry. (Fabian J. Weston/Nikon Small World in Motion)
Third place went to Nell Saunders for her video depicting human cells fusing and dying after a SARS-CoV-2 infection:
(Nell Saunders/Nikon Small World in Motion)
The competition shines a spotlight on science and art, celebrating a tiny world most of us rarely see, while pushing creators to adopt new techniques that can benefit all scientific research.
