The 2025 Global Physics Photowalk recognized significant contributions to visual scientific storytelling, showcasing entries from 16 laboratories worldwide. Among the finalists, a photograph of an optical module from the KM3NeT neutrino detector, located under the Mediterranean Sea, stood out for its unique presentation. The image, titled “Underwater Hunting,” is a finalist in this triennial competition that celebrates the intersection of art and science.
First place in the judges’ category was awarded to a photograph depicting a researcher at the Cryogenic Laboratory for Detectors (COLD) in Italy. This image highlights the facility's cryostat, which operates at nearly absolute zero temperatures, allowing physicists to explore elusive cosmic signals. Tanea Rauscher, a judge and creative lead at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, commended the photograph for its masterful use of light and storytelling.
In contrast, the public favored a different image, which captured a tunnel, securing first place in their voting category. The competition not only featured these remarkable photographs but also aimed to illustrate the beauty and complexity of scientific endeavors, with the winning entries currently displayed at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.