Science Collection

R-101 Airship in a hangar at Cardington, Bedfordshire
1929: The R101 airship in a hangar at Cardington in Bedfordshire. The R101 was 221 m (724 ft) long and had a gas capacity of 140 million litres (5 million cu ft)

Abundance, Astronomy, Black Background, Blue, Color Image, Concepts, Cosmology, Discovery, Exploration, Galaxy, Horizontal, Mystery, Night, No People, Photography, Planetary Science, Polar Climate

National Electric Grid
Part of Britains National Grid, this is the sub-station at Yoker, near Glasgow, Scotland. The tower is 90 metres tall and carries the lines across the Clyde

Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825 - 1895, English biologist and anthropologist, specialized in comparative anatomy, frontispiece to his book „Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature", 1863

Old World swallowtail, Papilio machaon. Swallow-tail butterfly, Royal William, Machaon

Atomic Bomb Scientists at Test Site
At a nuclear test site near Alamogordo, New Mexico

The Gatling Brothers Checking Samples
(Original Caption) Two Brothers Strike Uranium in New Jersey

The Plough asterism in Ursa Major
The Plough. This asterism (group of stars) is part of the much larger constellation Ursa Major, most of which is out of frame

Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604
Nebula in galaxy M33. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image showing clouds of gas in the nebula NGC 604. This nebula is a region of intensive star formation

MAP microwave background
Cosmic microwave background. Whole sky image of the cosmic microwave background made by the MAP (Microwave Anisotropy Probe) spacecraft

Rosalind Franklin
ROSALIND FRANKLIN Pioneer Molecular Biologist she made important contributions to understanding the structure of DNA

Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies
Ultra Deep Field galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope Ultra Deep Field, the deepest view ever taken of the universe in 2004. Each dot of light is a separate galaxy

Orions belt. Optical image of the line of three bright stars making up the belt in the constellation of Orion

Science / Tesla 1899
Nikola Tesla produces artificial lightning in his laboratory at Colorado Springs

1919 solar eclipse. Image 2 of 3. This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, Linnea boreale

Gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image showing dark pillars of dense molecular hydrogen and dust in the Eagle Nebula (M16)

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 1 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

Geological Strata 19C
A schematic representation of geology and palaeontology

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle Charles Darwins research ship

Amazing Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova noted by Earth-bound chroniclers in 1054 A.D

Human Anatomy - Backbone including Ribs and Pelvis
Vintage engraving of the human Backbone including Ribs and Pelvis. 19th Century

Optical image of the star Sirius
Sirius. Optical image of the star Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, with the exception of the Sun. North is at top

The London School of Economics (and Political Science) (the LSE ) - east frontage of the main buildings

Tesla Coil - Twain
TESLAs COIL Author Mark Twain holds a loop over a resonating coil : high- tension current passes through his body before it brings the lamps to incandescence

Earthrise from the Moon, artwork
Earthrise from the Moon, computer artwork

Voyager I composite of Saturn & six of its moons
Voyager 1 composite image of Saturn & six of its moons superimposed on a painted starry sky background

BABBAGEs ENGINE (2)
Charles Babbages Difference Engine, an instrument which went beyond simple calculation to embody some of the principles of computers

Solar prominence. Ultraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image of a solar prominence (bottom left)

Astounding Stories Scifi magazine cover, Shadow out of Time
THE SHADOW OUT OF TIME (H P Lovecraft) - Peaslee encounters the Great Race

Studies of an ox heart by Leonardo da Vinci, c1512, pen and ink
LEONARDO: HEART, c1512. Studies of an ox heart by Leonardo da Vinci, c1512, pen and ink

Neptune, Voyager 2 image
Neptune. Neptune is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane

M51 whirlpool galaxy

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez from New Orleans to St. Louis won by the Robert E

Cross Section of the Volcano, Mount Etna
Cross-section of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy, in 1910. This image shows the eruption of lava, which was taking place that year, heading towards the town of Nicolosi

Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image
Jupiter and Io. Montage of images of Jupiter (left) and its moon Io (right), obtained by the New Horizons spacecraft in February and March 2007 as it passed Jupiter on its way to Pluto

Science Allegorised
Philosophy enthroned, surrounded by the sciences - Grammar, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy, with Socrates and Plato and scholars writing

Praying mantis head, close up

Roman mosaic of the Muses. 3rd-4th century AD. Torre de Palm
Roman mosaic of the Muses. From left to right: Calliope, Euterpe, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Clio, Polyhymnia, Urania, Terpsichore. 3rd-4th century AD. From Torre de Palma

Saturn in natural color, photographed by Cassini
Saturn. Sixth planet from the Sun. Photograph taken by the Cassini-Huygens

Solar system. Composite computer artwork of the nine planets of the solar system that orbit the Sun (far right)

Diamond ring effect seen during the total solar eclipse of 11th August 1999

Optical photo of the star Sirius using star filter
The two bright stars just below centre are Alpha Centauri (left) & Beta Centauri. To their right are the four stars forming the constellation of the Southern Cross, or Crux Australis

Phases of the Moon. Composite image showing the Moon at each stage of its 28 day cycle (a lunar month)

Particle physics experiment, artwork
Particle physics experiment. Artwork of tracks of particles detected following a collision in a particle accelerator

1859 First Edition Origin of Species
Copy of the first edition " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1859) together with a Cabinet photograph of Darwin and some other Darwin related books

Phrenological model of personality traits
Phrenology model of the locations of the " various organs of mind" in the human head, c. 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Eagle Nebula. Optical image of the Eagle Nebula (M16, NGC 6611)

Saturns rings, Cassini image. The rings consist of particles of nearly pure water ice and meteoric dust and span almost 300, 000 kilometres

Orrery, 19th Century
Planetarium or orrery

Astrolabe & Quadrant
Astrolabe and quadrant

Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece
Cartoon of an Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece, in the Ballad of the Ichthyosaurus

Galileos Telescope
Galileos telescope

Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora. Monotrope a une fleur

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina

Gastrointestinal nematodes
Illustration of a gastrointestinal nematodes

Marie Curie - Nobel Prize-winning Polish Scientist
Marie Curie (1867-1934) - Polish Scientist, twice the recipient of the Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity, the first woman Nobel winner. Date: 1911

Venera 13 photos of surface of Venus

Metal Reactions
The chemical and physical reactions of certain metals

BABBAGEs ENGINE (1)
Babbages Difference Engine - he was continually modifying the design, as with modern computers, so it is not possible to date this precisely

Mitosis, LM
Mitosis. Light micrograph of onion (Allium cepa) root tip cells undergoing mitosis (nuclear division). Magnification: x600 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Yellow Hammer bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

The Periodic Table Digital Illustration
In the late 19th century, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev published his first attempt at grouping chemical elements according to their atomic weights

Awful Changes
A cartoon, published in 1830, 28 years before Darwins Origin Of Species, lampooning theories of evolution

RAF Fylingdales H820 / 0072
RAF Fylingdales. Aerial photograph RAF Fylingdales Ballistic Missile Early Warning Site (BMEWS)

Total solar eclipse with corona
Total solar eclipse. Digitally enhanced composite of 22 images of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. The solar corona (white) has been enhanced, highlighting outlying waves and filaments

Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of Barnard 33 (the Horsehead Nebula), 1600 light years away in the constellation of Orion. North is at left

Waning crescent Moon. Image 27 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) crescent Moon 27 days into its 28-day cycle

ENGLAND: CUMBRIA. Northern Lakes: Ashness Bridge, Derwentwater

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194), visible light image. The Whirlpool galaxy is locked in a gravitational interaction with the smaller irregular galaxy NGC 5195 (left of M51)

Jupiter. Artwork of the gas giant planet Jupiter and two of its moons. Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, with a diameter over 11 times that of Earth

Central Computer / Harwell
The Central Computer at Harwell serves over 600 users and has 200 typewriter terminals distributed around the site. This view shows the IBM 360/75

ROWLEYs ORRERY, 1749
Rowleys Orrery

A Watchmaker at Work
A clock and watchmaker seated at his bench makes fine adjustments to a watch part, possibly a cog. He uses a bow lathe ?. Wall, mantel & grandfather clocks can be seen

Science / Evolution
From the simple cell to the giraffe, via the mammoth and the pterodactyl

Karl Von Clausewitz
KARL VON CLAUSEWITZ Prussian military, noted for his writings on the science of warfare

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

1919 solar eclipse
^B1919 solar eclipse. Image 3 of 3.^b This set of images, taken by the British astronomer Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), confirmed Einsteins theory of general relativity

Scheltopusik, Sheltopusik, European legless lizard (Pseudopus apodus)
Antique illustration of scheltopusik, Sheltopusik, European legless lizard (Pseudopus apodus)

Daltons table of Atomic symbols, 1835
John Dalton (1766-1844) English chemist. Daltons table of Atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by him at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, October 1835

BOAC Comet
The BOAC Comet taxiing onto the runaway at London Airport. The Comet, which will fly to Johannesburg, will be the worlds first jet passenger service. (Photo by Reg Speller/Getty Images)

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Science, the gateway to unraveling the mysteries of our universe, has always captivated humanity's curiosity. From the awe-inspiring 1919 solar eclipse that confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity to the mesmerizing Hubble Space Telescope view of nebula NGC 604, science continues to push boundaries and expand our understanding. Gazing up at the night sky, we find solace in familiar constellations like The Plough asterism in Ursa Major or Orions belt, connecting us with ancient civilizations who marveled at their celestial beauty. But science is not limited to space exploration alone; it delves deep into every aspect of life. It celebrates pioneers like Rosalind Franklin, whose groundbreaking work on DNA structure paved the way for modern genetics. Venturing back into space, we witness breathtaking images from the Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies that remind us how vast and diverse our cosmos truly is. Meanwhile, discoveries such as MAP microwave background shed light on cosmic origins and help shape theories about our existence. Intriguing formations like the Pillars of Creation or gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula showcase nature's artistic prowess while reminding us of its immense power and ability to create wonders beyond imagination. It also intertwines with history as we explore Tesla's experiments in 1899 or delve into geological strata from centuries past. These glimpses into our scientific heritage provide valuable insights into technological advancements and Earth's ever-changing landscape. Zooming closer to home, human anatomy reveals intricate details about ourselves - from a backbone including ribs and pelvis that supports our bodies' framework to complex systems working harmoniously within us. Ultimately, science serves as a beacon guiding humanity towards knowledge and progress. Its quest for truth unites people across borders and generations as we strive together towards a better future fueled by curiosity and discovery.