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Claim Text: In airways like the lungs, throat and nostrils, cilia are tiny, hairlike structures that beat in coordinated waves to sweep away mucus.
Simplified Text: Cilia in airways are tiny, hairlike structures that beat in coordinated waves to sweep away mucus.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Stella Raine Chu
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Biology Anatomy
UUID: b6166633-cfc3-4e2f-a98e-7605ff6db9cb
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/science/microscopic-videos-invisible-nikon-small-world.html

The winners of the Nikon Small World in Motion competition reveal the hidden beauty of microscopic life through advanced video techniques. Scientists and photographers capture minuscule moments, from beating cilia to predatory roundworms, offering new insights into the world around us.

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