Oku, 52, is thought to be one of only a few diatom artists in the world. Diatoms are so tiny that he has produced about 600 pieces in the past decade. But with his creations gaining newfound ...

Diatom biosilica, derived from the intricate silica structures of diatoms, has emerged as a promising material in the fields of drug delivery and nanotechnology. These single-celled algae possess ...