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Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest

Ars Technica • Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.

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Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.

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Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/meet-the-2026-winner-of-nikons-small-world-photomicrography-contest/

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