Experiment Collection (page 2)

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars
This self-portrait of NASAs Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rovers Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th Martian day, or sol

Particle collision, artwork C018 / 0942
Particle collision. Computer artwork of particles colliding and splitting to produce smaller particles. This is the process used by particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

Mendels peas. Historical artwork of the peas (Pisum sp.) used by Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) in his experiments into heredity. He cross-bred peas that produced yellow (A) and green (B) peas

Wright Brothers Glider Tests, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, October 10, 1902. Historic photo of the Wright brothers third test glider being launched

The alchemist in his workshop (engraving)
869695 The alchemist in his workshop (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Experiment on an apple tree. Illustration (prob. Engraving) from Stephen Hales, Statical essays: containing vegetable staticks.. Vol. I, 3rd ed. Date: 1738-40

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Antoine Lavoisier and wife, chemist
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794, centre left), French chemist, with his wife Marie-Anne- Pierrette (1758-1836) in his laboratory. Lavoisier is recognised as the founder of modern chemistry

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Galvanic experiments, 17th century
Galvanism. Engraved plate showing various pieces of equipment used to study galvanism, or static electricity. In addition to several plans for making a galvanic pile (battery)

Chemistry equipment, 19th century
Chemistry equipment. Engraving of various pieces of equipment used in chemistry experiments. Most are concerned with the isolation of gas or with producing acids

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

John Wesley / Electrical
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader, founder of Methodism : always interested in science, he is depicted observing an electrical experiment

First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10. 35am December 17th 1903 (b / w photo)
1273724 First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10.35am December 17th 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

Chemical Lectures, c. 1809 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF308091 Chemical Lectures, c.1809 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b / w photo)
6014967 French neurologist Duchenne de Boulogne using his electrophysiology apparatus on an old man, 1862 (b/w photo) by Duchenne de Boulogne

Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis
The gunnery experiment of which all the naval world is talking: the six-to-one superiority of volley firing by the Scott Method

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

Townshend Esp Test
Testing a hypnotised subject for ESP : the hypnotiser holds up a card, concealed from his subject who tries to name it. Townshend found mesmerism enhanced psi ability

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

Antique engraving illustration: Chemistry equipment

Lead ion collision C014 / 1793
Particle tracks from a lead ion collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Conshelf Two, Red Sea
Conshelf Two. This underwater research station is located at a depth of ten metres in the Red Sea, off Sudan. The project, developed by Jaques Costeau in the 1960s

Measuring water levels
Water level recorder in a river, being adjusted by a scientist. It uses float activation of a gearing assembly to move a pen across a chart drum. The chart drum is driven by a spring-wound clock

Particle accelerator equipment. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate atomic nuclei and heavy ions to near the speed of light

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Quantum cryptography equipment
Quantum cryptography. Eye of an observer reflected in a mirror in quantum cryptography apparatus. Quantum cryptography is based on the principle of entanglement

Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931

Thomas Edison / La Nature
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Listening to the first phonogram sent to New York from England

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

Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819
5311725 Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819; (add.info.: Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819)

Medical College for Women, New York
7301631 Medical College for Women, New York.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA)

Engraving depicting a curious experience with a bottle of sparkling water. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5425760 Engraving depicting a curious experience with a bottle of sparkling water. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving)
8643290 A Hope for the New Year, the Spirit of Peace driving away the Demons of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hope for the New Year)

Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho)
8673173 Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the weight of the earth is measured)

James Clerk Maxwell's great experiment, 19th Century (litho)
8673170 James Clerk Maxwell's great experiment, 19th Century (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Clerk Maxwell's great experiment)

Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front, Patella thrown down (colour litho)
8667620 Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front, Patella thrown down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front)

Alexander Graham Bell (right) experimenting with an x-beam tetrahedral kite, designer Mr
NWI4948745 Alexander Graham Bell (right) experimenting with an x-beam tetrahedral kite, designer Mr. Baldwin next to Dr Bell

A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr. Simon Bernheim's clinic
CUL4849784 A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr. Simon Bernheim's clinic. France, ca. 1891

Nikola Tesla
3586131 Nikola Tesla; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist

Diagram of Joule's apparatus for studying heat
NWI4757758 Diagram of Joule's apparatus for studying heat.; (add.info.: Diagram of Joule's apparatus for studying heat.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790232 Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: electricity in France : from the power station to the city lighting (in the background)

Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531920 Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar). Known as 'Doctor Mirabilis'

Pigeons used by Charles Darwin at Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England, during his work on his theory of descent
530398 Pigeons used by Charles Darwin at Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England, during his work on his theory of descent. Wood engraving, 1887.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving)
1574767 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

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"Unleashing the Power of Curiosity: A Journey through Experiments" Embarking on a voyage of discovery, Joseph Wright's "The Orrery" sets the stage for our exploration into the realm of experiments. From proton collisions in 1797 to the monumental Higgs boson event captured by ATLAS detector C013 / 6892, we delve deep into the mysteries of particle physics. In William Heath Robinson's "Bound to Draw, " innovation takes center stage as ingenious contraptions push boundaries and challenge conventional wisdom. The Airpump by Joseph Wright showcases scientific curiosity at its peak, revealing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge. Fast forward to 1955 when the new R. A. F. Centrifuge revolutionized aviation research, propelling us closer to understanding human limits in extreme conditions. Meanwhile, the mass spectrometer in 1954 opened doors to unraveling elemental secrets hidden within matter. Witnessing Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie reminds us that every experiment starts with a dream and determination. Their groundbreaking achievements paved the way for modern aviation as we know it today. From magnetic repulsion experiments sparking intrigue to captivating artwork depicting particle physics wonders, each endeavor fuels our insatiable thirst for answers. Lead ion collisions propel us further into uncharted territories while bolts of electricity discharge in Nikola Tesla's lab electrify our imaginations, and are not merely confined within laboratory walls; they transcend boundaries and ignite sparks of ingenuity across time and space. They embody humanity's unwavering quest for understanding nature’s deepest secrets – an eternal dance between curiosity and knowledge-seeking. So let us embrace these glimpses into experimentation – windows into worlds unknown – where scientists dare to ask questions that shape our collective future. For it is through these bold endeavors that we unlock new frontiers, forever pushing beyond what was once deemed impossible.