Image Gallery: 2011 New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography

The New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography is awarded to an Australian/s over the age of 18 for a single photograph taken in the past two years that most effectively communicates an aspect of science.

Here are the top ten finalists for the award. The winner will be announced on the 6th of September at the Eureka Prizes Dinner. For more information on the event see the Eureka website - http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/

Eureka Prize: Atta Cephalotes Worker in its Nest Eureka Prize: Atta Cephalotes Worker in its Nest
Eureka Prize: Balloon Brains Eureka Prize: Balloon Brains
Eureka Prize: Follow Me Eureka Prize: Follow Me
Eureka Prize: Golden Lung Eureka Prize: Golden Lung
Eureka Prize: Hanging Out Lunch Eureka Prize: Hanging Out Lunch
Eureka Prize: Harlequin Bugs Hatching Eureka Prize: Harlequin Bugs Hatching
Eureka Prize: The Pinnacles and The Milky Way Eureka Prize: The Pinnacles and The Milky Way
Eureka Prize: Receding Glacial Cap with Cryoalgae Eureka Prize: Receding Glacial Cap with Cryoalgae
Eureka Prize: Seized from Above Eureka Prize: Seized from Above
Eureka Prize: Starry Starry Night Eureka Prize: Starry Starry Night