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Insulation: Nature's Secret to Battling the Cold As a cold snap blankets Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Herdwick Sheep find solace in feeding on hay

Background imageInsulation Collection: Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Background imageInsulation Collection: Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Herdwick Sheep feeding on hay during a cold snap near Tarn Hows in the Lake district UK

Herdwick Sheep feeding on hay during a cold snap near Tarn Hows in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Fat cells, TEM

Fat cells, TEM
Fat cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue, consisting of fat-storing cells (adipocytes, green) supported by connective tissue

Background imageInsulation Collection: Hot water cylinder with jacket

Hot water cylinder with jacket
Domestic hot water cylinder covered with an insulating jacket

Background imageInsulation Collection: Gemini VI in orbit 160 miles (257 km) above Earth, December 15, 1965

Gemini VI in orbit 160 miles (257 km) above Earth, December 15, 1965. Gemini VI spacecraft seen through the hatch window of Gemini VII during rendezvous and station-keeping manoeuvres

Background imageInsulation Collection: Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (red, with blue nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, orange) with a myelin sheath

Background imageInsulation Collection: Myelinated nerve, TEM

Myelinated nerve, TEM
Myelinated nerve. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells. Myelin (purple) is an insulating fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibres (axons)

Background imageInsulation Collection: Herdwick ewe on Steel Fell above Grasmere in the Lake district, UK

Herdwick ewe on Steel Fell above Grasmere in the Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Astrocyte nerve cell

Astrocyte nerve cell. Fluorescent light micrograph of an astrocyte cell from a human brain. Intermediate filaments (IFs), part of the cells cytoskeleton, have been dyed green

Background imageInsulation Collection: Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Sheep in a field in Grasmere in the Lake District National Park UK in snow

Sheep in a field in Grasmere in the Lake District National Park UK in snow
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Fell Ponys on Caudale Moor above Ambleside in the Lake District UK

Fell Ponys on Caudale Moor above Ambleside in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageInsulation Collection: Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St

Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner
NWI4944517 Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner

Background imageInsulation Collection: The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, [London], 1857. The core is conveyed to [Glass, Elliott, and Co.'s works at] East Greenwich upon large reels

Background imageInsulation Collection: Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's... 1857

Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's... 1857
Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's Works, Wharf-Road, [London], 1857

Background imageInsulation Collection: Hooper's patent submarine telegraph cables, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Hooper's patent submarine telegraph cables, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Hooper's patent submarine telegraph cables, 1862. Mr. Hooper's cable is composed of the usual copper or other conductor insulated with indiarubber

Background imageInsulation Collection: Arctic Fox, blue morph, in deep snow during winter. Europe, Norway, Bardu, Polar Park

Arctic Fox, blue morph, in deep snow during winter. Europe, Norway, Bardu, Polar Park

Background imageInsulation Collection: Mission impossible

Mission impossible
Peter Krenek

Background imageInsulation Collection: Antares on the Fra Mauro Highlands, lunar surface, 1971. Creator: Edgar Mitchell

Antares on the Fra Mauro Highlands, lunar surface, 1971. Creator: Edgar Mitchell
Antares on the Fra Mauro Highlands, lunar surface, 1971. A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module " Antares", which reflects a circular flare caused by the brilliant sun

Background imageInsulation Collection: Wright Apache and pilot, Virginia, USA, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Wright Apache and pilot, Virginia, USA, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Wright Apache and pilot, Virginia, USA, 1928. A Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory test pilot prepares to fly the Apache to high altitude

Background imageInsulation Collection: Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)

Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)
1045194 Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons New Electric Lamp)

Background imageInsulation Collection: Wall insulation

Wall insulation
Greetje van Son

Background imageInsulation Collection: [in heaven]

[in heaven]
Mario Benz

Background imageInsulation Collection: Triangularity

Triangularity
Michiel Hageman

Background imageInsulation Collection: EyeUbiquitous_10006526

EyeUbiquitous_10006526
Architecture, Materials, Plumbing, Copper pipes with grey foam pipe lagging

Background imageInsulation Collection: Economy in fuel led to the adoption of the hay box, aka straw box, fireless cooker

Economy in fuel led to the adoption of the hay box, aka straw box, fireless cooker, insulation cooker, wonder oven or retained-heat cookers being used during World War I

Background imageInsulation Collection: Close Up Of A Freshly Planted Raised Strawberry Bed, Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Spring

Close Up Of A Freshly Planted Raised Strawberry Bed, Anchorage, Southcentral Alaska, Spring

Background imageInsulation Collection: Attaching pipe insulation to a copper pipe above joists and insulation blanket

Attaching pipe insulation to a copper pipe above joists and insulation blanket

Background imageInsulation Collection: Storage decking on top of fiberglass roof insulating material in attic

Storage decking on top of fiberglass roof insulating material in attic

Background imageInsulation Collection: SEM of Aran wool fibres

SEM of Aran wool fibres
Wool fibres. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of wool fibres from an Aran garment. Wool is chiefly obtained from the fleece of the domesticated sheep

Background imageInsulation Collection: Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, Paris

Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, Paris
A sketch of Mr Tarniers incubators for babies. The incubator is made of a wooden box with padded sides, for insulation. The box containing the child sits on a compartment of hot water bottles

Background imageInsulation Collection: Gardening. In the foreground gardeners are pruning, left, and staking a potted plant, right

Gardening. In the foreground gardeners are pruning, left, and staking a potted plant, right. In the background a third man is adjusting the cover of a cold frame

Background imageInsulation Collection: Hinchinbrook Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska, a female sea otter lounges in

Hinchinbrook Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska, a female sea otter lounges in the protected waters of Port Etches. NOTE: Not available for 2022 calendar covers

Background imageInsulation Collection: Greyleg Goose (Anser anser) during winter, snowfall and in deep snow, Germany

Greyleg Goose (Anser anser) during winter, snowfall and in deep snow, Germany
Graylag Goose (Anser anser) during winter, snowfall and in deep snow, Germany. The Graylag Goose is originally a migratory bird

Background imageInsulation Collection: Man wearing overalls, mask, gloves and cap, filling the space between rafters with an insulation

Man wearing overalls, mask, gloves and cap, filling the space between rafters with an insulation blanket

Background imageInsulation Collection: Insulation blanket in roof

Insulation blanket in roof

Background imageInsulation Collection: Roll of blanket insulation

Roll of blanket insulation

Background imageInsulation Collection: Man wearing overalls, gloves joining end of insulation blanket together

Man wearing overalls, gloves joining end of insulation blanket together

Background imageInsulation Collection: Foot of door with brush seal attached

Foot of door with brush seal attached

Background imageInsulation Collection: Illustration of cross section of house showing insulation on floors and windows

Illustration of cross section of house showing insulation on floors and windows

Background imageInsulation Collection: Digital Illustration of foam insulation surrounding bent pipe

Digital Illustration of foam insulation surrounding bent pipe

Background imageInsulation Collection: Digital illustration of insulation on joined pipes

Digital illustration of insulation on joined pipes

Background imageInsulation Collection: Cross section digital illustration showing key areas to insulate around house

Cross section digital illustration showing key areas to insulate around house

Background imageInsulation Collection: Man drilling screws in plasterboard and batten to hide insulation, close-up

Man drilling screws in plasterboard and batten to hide insulation, close-up

Background imageInsulation Collection: Man installing roof insulation in rafter, close-up

Man installing roof insulation in rafter, close-up



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Insulation: Nature's Secret to Battling the Cold As a cold snap blankets Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Herdwick Sheep find solace in feeding on hay. Their thick wool acts as insulation, keeping them warm and protected from the biting chill. Just like these resilient creatures, our bodies have their own way of combating low temperatures. Deep within our fat cells lies an intricate network that helps regulate body temperature. Underneath a powerful microscope called TEM, we can witness this remarkable process unfold. Similarly, nerve fibres are equipped with myelination—a protective coating that enhances conductivity and insulates against external elements. In the midst of snowfall over Kentmere fells near Ill Bell and Yoke, Highland Cattle stand steadfastly on Kirkstone's side. Their shaggy coats serve as natural insulation against freezing winds—nature's ingenious design at work once again. But insulation doesn't stop at animals; it extends into our homes too. A hot water cylinder wrapped in a jacket ensures heat retention and energy efficiency. Likewise, insulating your house loft or roof space can significantly reduce heat loss and combat climate change—an act of environmental responsibility we should all embrace. A man measures the depth in his house loft or roof space—a simple yet impactful step towards conserving energy and reducing household heat loss. By doing so, he not only saves money but also contributes to mitigating climate challenges. Amidst picturesque Grasmere fields covered in snow stands a Herdwick ewe atop Steel Fell—a testament to nature's resilience even amidst harsh conditions. And just like these hardy sheep braving the cold outdoors, astrocyte nerve cells play a vital role in protecting our brain by providing electrical insulation for neurons. Finally, back to Kentmere fells where Highland Cattle graze peacefully alongside Snowfall—the epitome of tranquility amid wintry landscapes enhanced by their built-in thermal protection.