Experimentation Collection (page 2)

Scientific experiments, illustration from Observations sur la Physique
CHT207698 Scientific experiments, illustration from Observations sur la Physique, sur l Histoire Naturelle et sur les Arts, dediees a Mgr

Keeler-Cornelius Fre-Wing X182W (msn PW-1). In the mid-1920s George Wilbur Cornelius started a program of experimentation on variable incidence wings, forming the Cornelius Aircraft Co

A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: 17th century

German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants
A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: circa 1600

Experimental Gunnery, 19th century. Artist: William Greatbach
Experimental Gunnery, 19th century

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Experiments with Fairlies steam carriage for short distances, August 1869. A steam carriage designed and built by the Scottish locomotive engineer Robert Fairlie (1831-1885)

Robert Koch (1843-1910), German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory
Robert Koch (1843-1910, German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory. In 1890 Koch introduced Tuberculin which he thought a cure for Tuberculosis)

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), creator of the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle did experimetns in psychical research

Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and radio pioneer
Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and radio pioneer. Marconi with typical apparatus, including 10-inch induction coil spark transmitter (right), morse inker and grasshopper key in centre

What will he grow to?, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
What will he grow to?, 1881. The Kings of Steam and Coal stand in awe and trepidation over the crib holding the baby Electricity

Bicycles for hire, The Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Foundation, contemporary art gallery, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr Simon Bernheims clinic. France, ca. 1891. Engraving

Volta, Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio (1745-1827). Italian physicist known for the invention of the battery in the 1800s. Oil

Experiment with British Mark V tank, WW1
Experimentation with a British Mark V tank, fitted with rope-sprung tracks by Colonel Johnson at Dollis Hill, north west London, during the First World War

Early 19th century experiment with electricity on the human body. From The Cyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature by Abraham Rees, published London 1820

An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump. 18th century. From a print by Valentine Green, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby

Illustration depicting Benjamin Franklin investigating the electricity of thunderstorms

Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat, 18th century
Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Illustration depicting Heinrich Hertzs experiment on electromagnetic waves: Hertzs oscillator. Terminals of an induction coil (bottom left) were connected to condenser A, B

Engraving depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Engraving depicting Lavoisier and Laplaces Calorimeter which he used to determine the amount of heat produced by combustion. Dated 19th Century

Two Glass Flasks With Colored Solutions

American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. Creator: NASA
American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. This motor was used in the flight of ARS #4 on Staten Island, New York City, USA, on September 9, 1934. It burned liquid oxygen and gasoline

Experientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Experientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

WW1 - Austrian Scientists at work in Adana, Turkey
A pair of Austrian Scientists working in secrecy in Adana, Turkey during the First Work War. Note the portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Mad scientist
MODEL RELEASED. Mad scientist with a floating orb, conceptual computer artwork

Experiments with the phonograph in the Royal Institution, 1878. Professors John Tyndall and W.H. Preece Speaking into Phonograph. Engraving

Red liquid inside syringe
Detail photograph of a red oily liquid inside a clear syringe. Photographed against a white background

Blue liquid inside glass beaker
Detail photograph of a blue oily liquid inside a glass beaker. Photographed against a white background

Particle accelerator C014 / 0142
Physicists with a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Experience of globe of the brothers Anne-Jean and Marie-No묠 Robert in the Tuileries Garden (19th September 1784). First hydrogen balloon.. Engraving

Ra-2 papyrus boat, Morocco
Ra-2 papyrus boat setting off from the Moroccan port of Saffi. It was on this boat that Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Atlantic, from Morocco to Barbados

Ra-2 papyrus boat in the Atlantic Ocean. It was on this boat that Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Atlantic, from Morocco to Barbados

Flash photolysis
MODEL RELEASED. Flash photolysis. Researcher loading samples that will undergo flash photolysis, a method of investigating fast photochemical reactions

Flash photolysis equipment, showing lasers (blue and yellow). Flash photolysis is a method of investigating fast photochemical reactions in a sample

Ptolemys observatory, 2nd century AD
Ptolemys observatory in Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Coloured historical artwork of Claudius Ptolemy (AD c100-170), an Egyptian or Greek astronomer, geographer and mathematician

Cages at snake farm
Snake cages. Researcher with a caged Malaysian pit viper (Calloselasma rhodostoma) at a snake farm. The snakes are kept for their venom, which con- tains an anticoagulant drug

Arthropod locomotion, artwork
Arthropod locomotion. Artwork of a cockroach (top) and centipede (bottom) walking. Multi-legged animals walk with an alternating tripod gait

Crab locomotion research. Ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) being released from plastic cup onto a miniature treadmill. The adjustments the crab makes to sudden changes in the speed of the treadmill are

Honeybee heat experiment
Honeybee research. Researcher conducting an experiment to quantify the heat generated by a honeybee. Heat created by adult bees in a hive aids the development of pupae by keeping them warm

Bee in a holder. Honeybee (Apis mellifera) restrained in a tube for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a technique, usually used in medical diagnostics

Military sharks. Conceptual computer artwork of sharks with neural implants. Such implants have been designed by engineers to control the sharks brain signals via electrical probes

US Navy Marine Mammal Program, San Diego, USA. This Navy facility researches and trains sea mammals to perform underwater tasks that help the military

Cockroach locomotion research. Researcher observes a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa) on miniature obstacle course

Technician holding laboratory mouse, Mus musculus
MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory mouse. Technician holding a laboratory mouse (Mus musculus) during an animal experiment. Mice are used for genetic manipulations

Gecko locomotion study. Researcher with a gecko (family Gekkonidae) climbing a non-stick vertical track (blue). A high speed camera is used to monitor the animals locomotion

Transmitter on bee, SEM

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"Unleashing the Power of Experimentation: From Lavoisier's Chemistry to Modern Innovations" In the realm of scientific exploration, Antoine Lavoisier and his wife stand as pioneers. As a renowned chemist, Lavoisier pushed the boundaries of knowledge, unraveling the secrets hidden within matter. Together, they embarked on a journey that would forever change our understanding of the world. One such experiment involved artificial light, which they discovered had an astonishing ability to illuminate even the darkest corners. This breakthrough paved the way for advancements in lighting technology that we still benefit from today. But experimentation doesn't stop at illuminating rooms; it extends into unexpected realms. Picture this: chickens under scrutiny. Scientists delved into their behavior under various conditions, uncovering fascinating insights into their social dynamics and habits. Stepping away from feathered subjects, medical experimentation took center stage with a tuberculosis patient receiving direct blood transfusion—a daring attempt to combat this deadly disease head-on. Such bold endeavors have propelled medical science forward and saved countless lives. The spirit also thrived outside laboratories. Alessandro Volta revolutionized electrical studies by inventing one of history's first batteries—the voltaic pile—ushering in an era where electricity became accessible for further exploration and innovation. Fast forward to modern times when aviation experiments take flight. The de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 745 - IB soared through skies as engineers tested its capabilities tirelessly—an embodiment of human curiosity pushing boundaries higher than ever before. Not far behind was its counterpart, de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 742 - IA—a testament to relentless pursuit in perfecting aircraft design and performance. Meanwhile, Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer 577 - AG showcased how experimentation extended beyond fixed-wing aircrafts—venturing into new horizons with turbo trainers designed for enhanced training experiences.