The first-place prize was awarded to Dr. Ning Xu for his video showing abnormal beating of airway cilia in a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare genetic disorder affecting respiratory function. (Dr. Ning Xu / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Nguyen Nam Nhat's second-place video of a tiny roundworm and a single-celled Dileptus exploring their microscopic world. (Nguyen Nam Nhat / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Third place was awarded to Benedikt Pleyer for his video of jellyfish larvae suspended in water droplets. (Benedikt Pleyer / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Igor Adameyko, Medical University of Vienna. A tiny, colourful sea slug (Cyerce kikutarobabai) on the move got honorable mention. (Igor Adameyko / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
The first-place prize was awarded to Dr. Ning Xu for his video showing abnormal beating of airway cilia in a child with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare genetic disorder affecting respiratory function. (Dr. Ning Xu / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Nguyen Nam Nhat's second-place video of a tiny roundworm and a single-celled Dileptus exploring their microscopic world. (Nguyen Nam Nhat / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Third place was awarded to Benedikt Pleyer for his video of jellyfish larvae suspended in water droplets. (Benedikt Pleyer / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
Igor Adameyko, Medical University of Vienna. A tiny, colourful sea slug (Cyerce kikutarobabai) on the move got honorable mention. (Igor Adameyko / Nikon Small World via SWNS)
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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