Â鶹´«Ã½

Top 10 photos from the Eureka Prize for Science Photography 2015

By Michael Slezak

26 August 2015

Zooming out from giant supernova remnants to micro-crustaceans, here are this year’s winners and highly commended entries from the Â鶹´«Ã½ Eureka Prize – the best of science photography in Australia.

Topics:

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with Â鶹´«Ã½ events and special offers.

Sign up

More from Â鶹´«Ã½

Explore the latest news, articles and features

The largest ear of corn grown, W.H. Martin (photografer), The North American Post Card Co. (publisher), 1908. Purchase 2018

Technology

Startling images show how fake news isn't just a 21st century issue

Regulars

Tigerite Rock, Australia

Environment

Stunning photographs show the dynamic patterns of the natural world

Regulars

Stark photos show quest for profit cutting swathes through the Amazon

Environment

Stark photos show quest for profit cutting swathes through the Amazon

Regulars

Sebastian Di Domenico, Colombia, Shortlist, Latin America Professional Award, Sony World Photography Awards 2026 The Andean bear is the only bear species in South America and is listed as ?Vulnerable? on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In Colombia, the largest population of the species can be found just two hours? drive from Bogota, close to Chingaza National Park. While these curious animals are more herbivorous than many other bear species, they will occasionally kill cattle which attracts more bears into the area and increasingly puts them in contact with locals and visitors. Tourism initiatives and education might hold the key to ensuring a safe future for one of the most important Andean bear populations in Colombia.

Life

Rare Andean bear captured in stunning photograph

Regulars

Popular articles

Trending Â鶹´«Ã½ articles

1

Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans

2

Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster

3

The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation

4

A key solution to climate change isn't happening – and that's good

5

How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness

6

The man who crawls into the perilous heart of the Chernobyl reactor

7

Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid

8

Largest ever map of universe captures 47 million galaxies and quasars

9

The best new popular science books of April 2026

10

Startling images show how fake news isn't just a 21st century issue
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop