Scientific Collection

Scene in a lecture theatre, with chemical equations written on the blackboard, a woman giving a lecture, and students taking notes. circa 1940s

Map Darwins Beagle Voyage South America
Map of the World with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" by Charles Darwin (Cover Title) New Edition 1890 John Murray Publishers

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Praying mantis head, close up

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Science / Gillray Satire
New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! A satire on the Royal Institution: Thomas Young experiments on Hippisley, Humphry Davy at the bellows, Rumford by the door

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. Work attributed to the legendary alchemist Hermes Trismegistus who summarizes the process Magnum Opus or Great work for the creation of

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

1832 Darwins ship HMS Beagle plan
" H.M.S. Beagle Middle Section Fore and Aft 1832" from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" (cover title) by Charles Darwin Illustrated edition of 1990

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Isaac Newton using a prism to analyze the colors in a ray of light. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), U. S. statesman and scientist. Colored engraving

Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist Established the composition of the water
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist.. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Anatomic studio. Drawing

Victorian inventions in The Engineer
A page of patented engineering and industrial inventions from The Engineer magazine, 1856. Date: 1856

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

Porton Down, aerial photograph. This site, in Wiltshire, UK, houses the headquarters of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, an executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence

Mathematical series, 18th century

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Louis Pasteur in his laboratory. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Albert Edelfelt

Orrery by Jones
Astronomical objects, namely a trajectorium lunare and an orrery or planetarium by Jones, mounted on a rather splendid stand

Acupuncture in 17th Cent
Travellers in the East bring back accounts of different medical processes : this Chinese diagram of acupuncture points is published in a German scientific journal

Darwins Beagle Voyage Map South America
Map of South America with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" (Cover Title) by Charles Darwin, New Edition 1890 John Murray publishers

Frontispiece illustration from Frankenstein
Frontispiece illustration from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Date: first published 1818

Advert for The Ford Typewriter. 1902

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Celestial map by Johannes Van Keulen (1654-1715). SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum

Historic
MAXWELL, James Clerk (Edinburgh, 1831-Cambridege, 1879). Scottish physicist. Noted for his work on magnetism and electricity

Gyroscope spinning on a piece of string
Gyroscope. Toy gyroscope spinning on a piece of string. A gyroscope is a heavy spinning disc mounted so that its axis is free to adopt any orientation

Brain protein research. Computer artwork of a brain and coloured dots from a protein microarray. Protein microarrays can be used to follow protein interactions

Snowflake research, 18th century

Dinosaurs - Geology Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico: Triassic Chinle Formation (red)
FG-CD-87 Dinosaur geology: Sedimentary sequence at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico Triassic Chinle Formation (red, foreground); Jurassic Entrada Formation (red/white cliffs)

Theatre / Extravaganza
FRANKENSTEIN a spoof version of Mary Shelleys novel: the extravaganza Frankenstein; or, The Model Man, at the Adelphi Theatre

NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French physician and astrologer, author of book of predictions Astrological Centuries (1555). Illustration in card of 18th century. Drawing

RAF Fylingdales H820 / 0072
RAF Fylingdales. Aerial photograph RAF Fylingdales Ballistic Missile Early Warning Site (BMEWS). The pyramid shaped structure is a solid-state phased-array radar (SSPAR)

Palaeontology, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Palaeontology, c1910. Palaeontology, the scientific study of life forms existing in the past though examination of fossils, plants, animals, and organisms

Carlos Juan Finlay, Cuban biologist
Carlos Juan Finlay (1833-1915), Cuban biologist noted for work on yellow fever. Date: circa 1900

Startling Stories Scifi Magazine Cover with Science Island
SCIENCE ISLAND (Eando Binder)A cold-blooded Scientific Napoleon with the Brain of a Genius and a Body of Metal threatens to Dominate Mankind Date: 1939

JUNG, Carl Gustav (1875-1961). Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist. Founder of analytical psychology. Oil

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Ascent of Coxwells balloon, Crystal Palace, London
The scientific ascent of Mr H Coxwells Mammoth Balloon from the Crystal Palace, London. Listing below the names of various passengers of Mr Coxwell. 1862

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Greek astronomer Hipparchus mapping the stars over Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim) (1493-1541). Swiss physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist. Engraving

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

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Bacteriologist Elie Metchnikoff in his laboratory. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

Picture No. 11676149
Girl Head x-ray and silhouette double exposure Date:

Sugar crystals, ordinary table sugar, photomicrography

Nicolaus Copernicus (14731543) Astronomer. Orbes Celeste
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated an heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center

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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.