Nikon Small World

We've collaborated with @chandraxray to compare NASA images from Chandra, Hubble, Webb and others, with images from #NikonSmallWorld to celebrate the similarities and differences between the astronomical and the microscopic. Read more about it here: s.si.edu/48ESqo3

Happy #FlowerFriday, Small World community! Bet you can't guess what flower this is without checking the caption. 👀

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Credit: Jan Martinek

Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form inside the kidneys when urine becomes too concentrated — and this photo by Saulius Gugis shows us exactly what makes them so painful!

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Do you hear what I hear? The inner ear contains specialized mechanosensory receptors called hair cells, which convert physical vibrations or fluid movements into electrical signals for the brain. #WednesdayWisdom

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Credit: Dr. Stephen Freeman

Mus musculus may be referred to as a common 'house mouse,' but its reproductive system is actually quite unique. Claire J. Ang captures it beautifully in this image, which was awarded an Image of Distinction in this year's #NikonSmallWorld competition! 🐁

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