Scientific Collection (page 2)

Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)
Phonograph. Created in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison (Milan, Ohio, 1847-West Orange, 1931). Colored engraving

Advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties 1906
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of electrical novelties, including a working model of the Metropolitan electric railway train with

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Picture No. 10870197
Dinosaur trackway, Date:

Picture No. 10868395
Two cheetah standing on roof of Landrover Date:

WUNDT, Wilhelm (1832-1920)

Study of plants and flowers. Renaissance art. Drawing

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Kidney stone, 18th century

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Ptolemys earth-centered cosmological system, explained by Muller, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of the 1543 edition

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William Herschel and his sister Caroline at their telescope, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Galileo attempting to defend his belief in the heliocentric solar system before the Inquisition in Rome, 1633. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

Charles Darwin studying a worm
A satire on Charles Darwin -- after charting the Descent of Man he goes even lower and studies worms

Large operating room, Dental School, Paris, France 1885
Large operating room at the Dental School, Odontotechnical Institute, Paris, France. Date: 1885

Plesiosaur marine reptile, illustration
Meyerasaurus sp. plesiosaur with trilobite prey, illustration. The plesiosaurs were marine reptiles from the age of the dinosaurs

Harry (later Sir Harry) M Garner (1892-1977)
Harry (later Sir Harry) M. Garner (1892-1977), Principal Scientific Officer, MAEE, with RAF officers in front of a Blackburn Iris at Felixstowe in 1931. Date: 1977

Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

Midshipman, 1799. The young man is carrying a sextant which was used for making astronomical observations for navigating. Print by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Aquatint

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; th
Illustration of an aerial mono rail (note date, 1st April 1905) as a vision of the future for railways. The caption states The scientific prophet looks forward to electric traction on this system

Mediumship / Satirical
THE PLEASURES OF HAT-MOVING To perform this scientific experiment, the experimenters must touch hands for 20 minutes or so

William Scoresby
WILLIAM SCORESBY English clergyman, scientist and explorer. Pioneered in the scientific study of the Arctic

Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis was a small
FG-DH-289 Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis bauri Coelophysis was a small carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Triassic (Chinle Formation)

Front Page of The Engineer
Front page of The Engineer, a mid-19th century British periodical devoted to reporting on inventions and industrial and scientific advancements. Date: 1856

Rosenhain optical microscope. The viewing lens (eyepiece, upper right), focusing wheel (lower right) and objective lens (centre) are seen

Alcohol thermometer reading 25 degrees Celsius. When heated the dyed liquid expands and rises up the tube. The tube is calibrated to display an accurate temperature depending on the location of

Magnifying glass. The glass lens is polished to an exact shape to produce a clear image. It magnifies the view of an object because the shape of the lens is convex

Electrophoresis of RNA
Liver RNA. Electrophoresis gel containing RNA (ribonucleic acid) isolated from liver tissue. The RNA molecules (white bands) are being observed under ultraviolet light

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

African rhinoceros horns, 18th century

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Charles Darwin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Dr J D Cockcroft listening for atomic disintegration
Dr John D Cockcroft listening for sounds indicating atomic disintegration brought about by the bombardment with high-velocity protons of the lithium nucleus

Mr Bernacchi at work
Mr Bernacchi, a member of the British 1901-4 polar expedition, at work with an electrometer

Undated photograph of the corner of the chemical laboratory at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research. HPG/1/2/1 (ii)

Infra red photographs by Professor Wood
A selection of landscapes photographed using infra-red rays, the result of pioneering work by Professor Robert Williams Wood whose pictures were exhibited at the Royal Society of Photography in 1911

Roger Bacon / Verhas
ROGER BACON Scientist and scholar looking across the rooftops of Oxford from his monastic observatory

Glaisher and Coxwe conducting scientific experiment in a balloon, the two scientists suffer from lack of oxygen and pass out, though they manage to release air and descend

Chaos / Fractal Goddesses Collection
Semra Halipoglu

Fragil Leaves
Glass jar with green plants balancing on a stack of shards, creative spring concept. Dina Belenko

Theodore Roosevelt - Cartoon About The River of Doubt, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Theodore Roosevelt - Cartoon About The River of Doubt, 1914. Roosevelt and his son Kermit made an expedition into the Amazon Basin in Brazil to explore and map the area of the River of Doubt

Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Hygiene Laboratory, 1913

In the agricultural laboratory, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
In the agricultural laboratory, 1904

M Pasteur's Experiments in Paris for the cure of Hydrophobia, 1886. Creator: Unknown
M Pasteur's Experiments in Paris for the cure of Hydrophobia - The Doctor and some of his Patients, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston [the British prime minister]: the theatre - the town clerk reading the address of the corporation to His Lordship, 1862

The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston: arrival of His Lordship at the Institution, 1862

Pavel Grigorievich Demidov, 1888. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Pavel Grigorievich Demidov, 1888. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings, which capture various remote corners of the Siberian wilderness

Tubercular syphilis symptoms on the body
Syphilitic tubercules on the torso and arms 1, and suppurating tubercular syphilide on the face.Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J. Bumsteads Atlas of Venereal Diseases, Henry C

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Tracing Scientific Marvels through Time and Art" Step into the realm wonders as we embark on a journey through history, art, and discovery. From ancient wisdom to groundbreaking expeditions, let's explore captivating hints that have shaped our understanding of the world. The Emerald Tablet, also known as Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina, serves as a mystical key to alchemical knowledge. Its enigmatic text has fascinated scholars for centuries, offering insights into the hidden workings of nature. Maria Sibylla Merian's exquisite butterfly illustrations transport us to a world teeming with vibrant colors and delicate beauty. Through her meticulous observations in South America during Darwin's Beagle voyage in 1832, she captured the intricate life cycles of these enchanting creatures. Speaking of Darwin's voyage aboard HMS Beagle, his map reveals the vastness of his exploration across South America. This expedition laid the foundation for his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection – forever changing our perception of life on Earth. In contrast to scientific progress stands Giordano Bruno – an Italian philosopher who dared challenge prevailing beliefs about astronomy and cosmology. His unyielding pursuit of truth ultimately led to his tragic fate when he was burned at the stake for heresy. Zooming in from macroscopic wonders to microscopic marvels brings us face-to-face with mitosis - a fundamental process driving cell division. The intricacy revealed under light microscopy showcases nature's remarkable ability to perpetuate life itself. Frankenstein’s frontispiece illustration captures both fascination and fear surrounding science’s potential consequences. Mary Shelley’s timeless novel raises ethical questions about humanity playing god through scientific advancements – cautionary tales that continue resonating today. Even scientists are not immune from satire. Gillray’s humorous depiction pokes fun at their eccentricities while highlighting their relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst societal expectations and limitations. Finally, we delve into the genius of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studio.