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Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5775
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks that have formed around a trapped air bubble in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through an alkali-silica reaction

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5773
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through an alkali-silica reaction

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5771
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through sulphate attack, which has caused the material to expand

Planetary nebula NGC 5198, HST image
Planetary nebula NGC 5198, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Combined optical and infrared image of the planetary nebula NGC 5198

Helix Nebula, composite image C016 / 3864
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), composite image. This object is a planetary nebula, a dying star ejecting its dusty outer layers

Dark energy and gravity, artwork C016 / 3069
Dark energy and gravity. Astronomers think that the expansion of the universe is regulated both by the force of gravity, which acts to slow it down, and a mysterious dark energy

Maximus camera, 1893 C013 / 9078
Maximus camera, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 11th volume (first period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Satirical cartoon, The Flight of Fashion
Satirical cartoon entitled The Flight of Fashion, with two scenes: A peep at Hop-Tons, and Grappling, Expansion, Escape, Descent, Buoyant. 1829

The Three R s
Following the introduction of the Elementary Education Act, commonly known as Forsters Education Act, in February 1870, Punch magazine depicts William Forster, the Liberal MP who drafted the Act

Jules Ferry (Photo)
JULES FRANCOIS CAMILLE FERRY French statesman, favoured colonial expansion, held anti-clerical views. Date: 1832 - 1893

Artwork of various galaxies showing red shift
Red shift. Illustration of galaxies distributed in Space, with the furthest galaxies red due to " red shift". This effect was discovered by amateur as- tronomer William Huggins in 1868

Expanding universe. Computer artwork of galaxies (blue-yellow) in an expanding universe. A yellow glow (centre) represents the origin of the universe in the Big Bang

Early history of the universe, artwork
Early history of the universe. Artwork showing the cooling and expansion of the early universe from its origin in the Big Bang (upper left)

Multiple universes, artwork
Multiple universes. Artwork showing multiple universes forming from black holes following the Big Bang formation of the initial universe at top left

The big rip, conceptual artwork. The big rip is a theory of the end of the universe. The theory is that if the " dark energy" that drives the expansion of the universe has a certain value

Wormhole in the Big Bang. Computer artwork of a wormhole (connected funnels) created during the Big Bang (white star at lower centre)

Expanding universe, computer artwork
Expanding universe. Computer artwork illustrating the spatial expansion of the universe, using the analogy of an expanding balloon

James Prescott Joule, British physicist
James Prescott Joule (1818-1889), British physicist. Joule showed that different forms of energy are interchangeable, and that energy cannot be created or destroyed

Spherical universe, artwork
Spherical or closed universe, conceptual artwork

Big Bang, conceptual image. The Big Bang (represented at upper left) is a huge explosion that is believed to have created the universe 13.7 billion years ago

Universe time line, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Tropical belt expansion, artwork
Tropical belt expansion. Computer artwork of a map of the Earth representing the expansion of the tropical belt (red area) due to climate change

Expanding universe, conceptual image. The universe and its galaxies are shown on the surface of a balloon. As the balloon is inflated the galaxies recede from each other

Dying Earth. Computer artwork of the future Sun heating a scorched Earth. In 5-6 billion years the Sun will have exhausted the hydrogen fuel in its core

18th century science illustrations. A page taken from the Gentlemans Magazine published in 1754. The main object (figure 1 and 2)

Life-cycle of the Sun, artwork
Life-cycle of the Sun, computer artwork. Our Sun was created approximately 4.6 million years ago from the gravitational collapse of giant molecular cloud (GMC, left)

Expanding universe, artwork
Expanding universe. Artwork of galaxies and chains of clusters of galaxies in an expanding universe. Matter formed after the Big Bang

Multiverse, artwork
Multiverse. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple universes (spherical) making up the multiverse, also called the meta-universe or metaverse

Multiverse and wormholes, artwork
Multiverse and wormholes. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple universes (spherical) making up the multiverse, also called the meta-universe or metaverse

Big Bang probability, conceptual image. Computer artwork of two dice emanating from an explosion, representing the chance of the Big Bang having occurred

Bubble universes, artwork
Bubble universes. Conceptual computer artwork of universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

Bubble universe, artwork
Bubble universe. Conceptual computer artwork of one of many universes formed from the same Big Bang event. Big Bang describes the expansion (inflation)

Supernova remnant SN1006, composite image
Supernova remnant SN 1006. Combined X-ray, radio and optical image of the supernova remnant SN 1006, an expanding shell of gas and dust from the explosion of a massive star

Chemical explosion. Cork exploding out of a bottle of sparkling wine. There is no wine. The cork has exploded out due to an increase in pressure due to the production of gas in a chemical reaction

Expansion of metal, image 2 of 2. The metal rod at right is seen to not fit into measuring device. The rod is hot here, and has expanded. When it was cool, it fitted the measuring device

Expansion of metal, image 1 of 2. The metal rod at right is seen to fit snugly into the measuring device. The rod is cool here

Extension lead, thermogram. This piece of equipment expands the number of sockets available to 3-pin electrical plugs. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

William Clarks invitation from Meriwether Lewis, 1804
Meriwether Lewiss letter inviting William Clark to join the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. Printed halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Lewis and Clark shoot a grizzly bear, unknown to whites, during their exploration of Louisiana Territory. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of sketch by Patrick Goss

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Map of territorial growth of the United States from 1783-1867. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Fremont expedition raising the American flag on the Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John C. Freemont planting the US flag on the Colorado Rockies, 1842. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London, Locomotive engine with Fentons expansion gear, plan, front, side elevations, sections Date: 1844

Proposed Scheme for Westminster Embankment, 1909
Illustration showing a scheme, proposed in 1909, for the expansion of Westminster Embankment, London

Grosvenor Square 1746
The United States don t yet exist, so theres no American Embassy to dominate this imposing square, part of Londons inexorable expansion westwards

San Francisco, in 1848
Compare this 1848 view with our view from 1850, and you ll see the enormous expansion of the town during the Gold Rush of 1849 !

New extension by architect Rafael Moneo, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain, Europe

The Climate camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to
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"Unveiling the Cosmic Expansion: From the MAP Microwave Background to Edwin Hubble's Discoveries" Journey through time and space as we explore the concept in various realms. Starting with the cosmic realm, scientists have unraveled mysteries through observations like the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) and Edwin Hubble's groundbreaking work. The CMB, a portrait of our universe's infancy, provides clues about its expansion since its birth. Shifting gears to earthly expansions, Tower Bridge jams during scorching summer heat remind us of urban growth challenges. Meanwhile, Bristol Temple Meads station alterations in 1934 stand as testaments to cities adapting and expanding their infrastructure over time. Delving into history, Justin Winsor's map showcases Boston's transformation through landfill projects in the late 19th century. Witness how this city expanded both physically and economically. London too has experienced remarkable growth throughout centuries. Its expansion is evident not only in London going out of town but also in iconic landmarks like Tower Bridge standing tall amidst bustling metropolis. As we contemplate these physical expansions on Earth, let us not forget that our universe itself expands relentlessly according to an intricate timeline depicted beautifully by artists who capture its grandeur on canvas. In this journey encompassing science, artistry, and human ingenuity; we are reminded that expansion is inherent to our existence – from microcosmic discoveries at LCC-MFB Headquarters station to macrocosmic revelations made by astronomers like Edwin Hubble. Expansion is more than just a word; it encapsulates humanity's insatiable curiosity for knowledge and progress. It symbolizes our collective endeavor towards pushing boundaries – be it mapping distant galaxies or reshaping cities closer to home.