Communicating Collection (#11)

Disease-watching satellites, conceptual image. Satellites collecting data from Earth, which will be used to predict and prevent disease epidemics

Smoke signalling. Historical artwork of ancient Greek warriors using smoke signals to communicate. This was an early form of optical communication

Visual telegraph system, 1791
Visual telegraph system. Coloured artwork of the demonstration, in 1791, of the Synchronised System by the French inventors, the brothers Chappe

Optical communication

1920s television system, diagram. This is the television system used by the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946), and first demonstrated in 1926

Communication tower

Early telegraph message, 1794
Early telegraph message. Coloured artwork of the 1794 use of a semaphore telegraph system to send a war message. This was the first efficient use of a telegraph system

Internet chat rooms. Conceptual computer artwork of womens mouths displayed on computer monitors. This may represent on-line dating or relationships that develop after communicating with strangers

Internet chat room. Conceptual computer artwork of a chat room door and circuitry in the background. This may represent the use of text based internet chat rooms

Fax machine. Conceptual image of a fax machine printing out junk fax

Nanorobots in the brain, conceptual image. In the future, it may be possible to introduce nanorobots into the human brain, where they will interact with biological neurones

Mobile telephone text messaging (SMS). Conceptual computer artwork of the worldwide use of mobile telephones to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Mobile phones
Mobile telephones, computer artwork

Tin can telephone being used by two boys. The boy at left is speaking into one of the cans, and the sound waves are being transmitted along the string to the other can

Worldwide mobile telephone use
Worldwide use of mobile (cellular) telephones, conceptual computer artwork

Mobile phone relationships. Conceptual computer artwork of a womans face, mobile telephones and hearts, representing mobile phone relationships

Satellite dish being used to send radio and microwave signals to and from satellites orbiting the Earth. The curved dish reflects incoming signals and focuses them at the receiver (centre)

Mobile telephone hate mail. Conceptual computer artwork of snakes and a mobile telephone being used to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Brain-computer interface, artwork
Brain-computer interface. Artwork showing a paralysed man using his thoughts to play a computer game. This setup is similar to that used by Matthew Nagle

Military semaphore, 19th century
Military semaphore. Historical artwork of a mobile semaphore system in use in the Crimean War (1853- 1856). The first efficient semaphore telegraphy system (sending messages by semaphore signals)

Pneumatic tubes, 19th century
Pneumatic tubes. Historical artwork of a pneumatic messaging system at the Paris Post Office, France, in the 19th century

Woman using a mobile phone, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Woman using a mobile telephone, thermogram. The thermogram shows the emission of infrared radiation, displaying it as colour-coded surface temperatures

Synapse, computer artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (blue, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Nerve cells are responsible for passing information around the central nervous

F / col MRI mid-sagittsal scan of normal brain
Pair of false-colour Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) of mid-sagittal sections through the head of a normal 42 year-old woman, arranged face-to-face

Communication, conceptual image. Two model human brains inside glass heads

Radar on a cruise ship. Radar and communications equipment on top of a passenger cruise ship

Dmitri Belyaev, Soviet zoologist
Dmitri Konstantinovich Belyaev (1917-1985), Soviet zoologist, making a telephone call. Belyaev, a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences

Claude Chappe, French engineer
Claude Chappe (1763-1805), inventor of mechanical- optical telegraphy. Chappe was a French engineer and cleric. His rise to fame came during the French Revolution when he looked at ways to improve

Sound wave, computer artwork
Conceptual computer artwork representing a sound wave

Brain, neural network
Neural network. Computer artwork of a brain in top view, with the brains neural network represented by lines and flashes. A neural network is made up of nerve cells (neurons)

Communication, conceptual artwork
Communication. Conceptual computer artwork representing communication, showing one person conveying a thought (light) to another

Chiropractor and patient
MODEL RELEASED. Chiropractor and patient. The chiropractor is using a model of the spine to the patients condition to her

Chiropractic treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractor using electrotherapy to treat a complaint in her patients knee. The machine she is using combines ultrasound and electrotherapy

Girl using mobile phone
MODEL RELEASED. Girl using a mobile phone. She is eight years old

Mother comforting her daughter
MODEL RELEASED. Mother comforting her daughter during a visit to the doctor

Doctors examining MRI scans
MODEL RELEASED. Doctors examining MRI scans. The scans are sagittal (side view) sections through a patients head. MRI is an important diagnostic tool that allows imaging of internal structures

Family doctor
MODEL RELEASED. Family doctor with a girl patient and her mother

Doctor and child playing
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor and child playing. Mother watching while her daughter and a doctor play with an otoscope. An otoscope is used to examine either the retina or ear canals

Acupuncture
MODEL RELEASED. Acupuncture. Acupuncturist inserting a needle into a clients back. This traditional Chinese practice uses needles to restore an energy flow through specific points on the skin

Child height measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Child height measurement. Doctor measuring the height of a young girl during a check-up. Monitoring a childs growth can help determine its health

Homo georgicus family eating meat. This illustration depcits a hominid family which lived during the Pleistocene era. Its remains were found in 1999

Cup-and-string telephone
MODEL RELEASED. Cup-and-string telephone being used by a boy and a girl in a wood in autumn. The girl (in background) is speaking into one of the cups

Pregnant woman and son
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and son. 4-year-old boy holding and listening to the swollen abdomen of his mother. She is 30 weeks pregnant. A full- term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks

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"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential. Just like particle physics equations that unravel the mysteries of our universe, effective communication holds immense power in connecting people and ideas. Amidst a serene snowy landscape, a red letterbox and telephone box stand as silent witnesses to countless conversations held within their walls. From heartfelt confessions to urgent messages, these iconic symbols remind us of the importance of staying connected even in the harshest conditions. A vintage carrier pigeon poster captures an age-old method of communication, reminding us that innovation often stems from necessity. In contrast, an eye examination symbolizes how clear communication enables us to understand one another's perspectives with clarity and empathy. The image of a train driver on an intercom takes us back to South Yorkshire in 1964 when technology allowed voices to travel across distances effortlessly. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of improving connections. The Channel Tunnel emerges as a modern marvel - proof that barriers can be overcome through collaboration and effective communication between nations. Similarly, Konstantin Buteyko's work reminds us that language transcends borders; his Soviet medical breakthroughs continue saving lives worldwide today. Breaking bad news is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging tasks. Yet it is through compassionate dialogue that we find solace amidst difficult times - offering support and understanding when words fail us. An early telephone depicted in historical artwork showcases how far we have come since Alexander Graham Bell's invention revolutionized global connectivity forever. It stands as a reminder that every conversation has the potential for greatness if given proper attention. In moments both big and small, such as parents kissing their baby boy or British soldiers using heliographs in Africa during wartime, communicating becomes not just about exchanging information but also conveying love, hope, courage – emotions beyond words alone. Ultimately, the thread that weaves together the fabric of society.