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Image of Streptomyces coelicolor (center), which produces the blue antibiotic actinorhodin, inhibiting the growth of yellow Myxoccous xanthus colonies (periphery).
The Art of Biofilm Photography: From Petri Dish to Portrait
A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates scientists and curious minds alike.
The Art of Biofilm Photography: From Petri Dish to Portrait
The Art of Biofilm Photography: From Petri Dish to Portrait

A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates scientists and curious minds alike.

A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates scientists and curious minds alike.

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A close-up of the eyespot on the wing of a forest mother-of-pearl butterfly (Protogoniomorpha parhassus)
Caught on Camera
The Scientist | Apr 18, 2022 | 2 min read
See some of the coolest images recently featured by The Scientist
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Leaping Larvae Intrigue Scientists
Chloe Tenn | Jan 20, 2022 | 6 min read
The Scientist spoke with entomologist Matt Bertone about the characteristics of Laemophloeus biguttatus larvae jumps—a previously unreported behavior in this group of beetles.
Image of the Day: Microscopic Creatures
Emily Makowski | Dec 12, 2019 | 1 min read
View the top three winners of this year’s Nikon Small World in Motion Competition.
Image of the Day: Snake in Smoke
Emily Makowski | Dec 4, 2019 | 1 min read
An image of a Malagasy tree boa wins first place in the British Ecological Society’s annual photography competition.
Image of the Day: Tiny Fish
Jef Akst | Dec 2, 2019 | 1 min read
This 1-centimenter-long frogfish is one of the many subjects of marine photographer Richard Smith.
Slideshow: Images from The World Beneath
Richard Smith | Nov 5, 2019 | 2 min read
See a world of undersea splendor through the lens of Richard Smith.
Contributors
The Scientist | Nov 1, 2019 | 4 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the November 2019 issue of The Scientist.
How Underwater Photography Propels Marine Biology
Richard Smith | Nov 1, 2019 | 3 min read
Marine photographers are helping scientists to document the diversity of coral reefs before the imperiled ecosystems disappear.
Image of the Day: Meteorite Under the Scope
Emily Makowski | Oct 1, 2019 | 1 min read
Artist Carol Roullard specializes in microcrystal photography.
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Image of the Day: Photo ID
Chia-Yi Hou | Jun 27, 2019 | 1 min read
Marine biologists identify smalleye stingrays using the white spots on their backs.
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Image of the Day: Stockpile
Chia-Yi Hou | Jun 11, 2019 | 1 min read
See photographs from a project documenting seed vaults around the world.
Image of the Day: One of These Things
Kerry Grens | Nov 30, 2018 | 1 min read
An image of an adult penguin in a crowd of youngsters wins the top prize of an ecology photography competition.
Image of the Day: Bacterial Blues
Catherine Offord | Nov 1, 2018 | 1 min read
A photograph of microbes producing the antibiotic actinorhodin is one of many images on display at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History this winter.
Image of the Day: Blooming Algae
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jul 9, 2018 | 1 min read
The British Phycological Society declares the winners of a photography contest for images of algae.
Caught on Camera
The Scientist | Apr 1, 2017 | 1 min read
Selected Images of the Day from the-scientist.com
TS Picks: Life Science Photos of the Year
Ben Andrew Henry | Dec 20, 2016 | 2 min read
Selected Images of the Day
Renowned Microscopist Dies
Catherine Offord | Jan 13, 2016 | 2 min read
Michael Davidson, a microphotographer at Florida State University, has passed away at age 65.
Micro Master
Jef Akst | Jan 1, 2015 | 4 min read
Thomas Deerinck has been at the helm of a microscope for more than four decades. And he’s got lots to show for it, including a half a dozen placements in the Nikon Small World competition.
Caught on Camera
The Scientist | Nov 1, 2014 | 1 min read
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