A rice weevil frozen in flight won the 2025 Nikon Small World photo contest

From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, this year’s winning photos reveal the structures and artistry of life seen through a microscope.From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, this year’s winning photos reveal the structures and artistry of life seen through a microscope.  

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Coffee beans pooped out by civets really are tastier. Here’s why

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