Scientific Experiment Collection

Archimedes Principle, wood engraving, published in 1880
The Archimedes principle, formulated about 2000 years ago by the Greek scholar Archimedes of Syracuse that states that a body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of

Illustration of Isaac Newtons prism experiment, showing white sunlight split by a prism into the co

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall
3586064 Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall; (add.info.: Diagram of an experiment conducted by John Tyndall (1820-1893) an Irish physicist

James Young Simpson (1811-1870)
865072 James Young Simpson (1811-1870); (add.info.: James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler)

Chemical laboratory. 19th century (engraving)
672895 Chemical laboratory. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Experiment on animals infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving)
672845 Experiment on animals infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Rabies (From the Latin: rabies, "madness")

Depiction of Laboratory. 19th century (engraving)
672879 Depiction of Laboratory. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Experiments performed on rabbits Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

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Scientific Instruments of 19th century
Image of the original illustration from the Elementary Treatise on Physics by Ganots published by E. Atkinson in 1872

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
The French balloonist Jean Pierre Blanchard in his balloon, which had flapping wings. From aAThe Leisure HouraA, a British aJournal of Instruction and RecreationaA

Space Technology
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Antique illustration of scientific discoveries: Steam power, Marquis de Jouffroy

Runner provided with the apparatus intended to register his different paces
3526854 Runner provided with the apparatus intended to register his different paces, from the Popular Science Monthly, pub.1875 (engraving) by Marey

A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
1048304 A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antique illustration of scientific discoveries, electricity and magnetism: Benjamin Franklin

Antique illustration of astronomy constellations

Male scientist wearing lab coat, sitting in darkness behind microscope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Male scientist wearing lab coat, sitting in darkness behind microscope, holding out test tube in light

Antique illustration of scientist: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Antique illustration of scientific discoveries, electricity and magnetism: Cruikshank

Don t Knock It Til You ve Tried
Illustration of a pop art style shoal of various reef fish plus one rebel riding a bike created using flat colours

A Test Drive
Two men driving in an experimental car with no outer bodywork in the 1930 s. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Preparation of chlorine water, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of chlorine water: Chlorine gas is fed into a filled halfway with water bottle until the water is saturated with chlorine, and continues to flow into the next bottle

Antique illustration of microscope
Antique engraving illustration of microscope

Illustration of leyden jar that stores static electricity with cross section showing metal chain

Cinema Poster; 7 Days Leave From Prison
Convicted criminal Danny Hughes appears in a series of photographs as part of an experiment in home leave from prisons. Here he reads a poster advertising the gang warfare film Cosh Boy

Oersted, Hans Christian (Copenhagen Rudkobing, 1777-1851). Danish physicist and chemist
Hans Christian Oersted (Copenhagen Rudkobing, 1777-1851). Danish physicist and chemist. Oersted discovers electromagnetism. Colored engraving

woodwinds musical instruments
Antique illustration of woodwinds musical instruments

Illustration of Thomas Youngs double slit experiment, showing that light travels as a wave, and not

Illustration of Herschels experiment, studying the temperature of various colours

Illustration of Galileos inclined-plane experiment, involving steep incline and shallow incline, sh

Illustration of speed of light experiment by Hippolyte Fizeau, 1849

glass laboratory flasks
Glass flasks with liquid as used in research and science labs for scientific, medical, and chemical analysis and research

water drops (Colours)
colour art.experiment

First Swing Wing
The Bell X-5, an USAF experimental swing wing plane which was the first to be able to alter the angle of the wings during flight, 13th June 1951

Magnet and Iron Filings, Baloons, Paper Clips, home Made Compass, Marbles, Spinning Top, Border Formed by Electrical Circuit of Wiring and Lightbulbs

Scientific experiment - Scanned 1887 Engraving

Antique illustration of steam locomotive

Experiments on the phone from Dr. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), to transmit the human voice over long distances. Boston, 1877, USA. 19th-century colored engraving

Illustration of the forward movement of waves and changing positions of a floating bottle

Big Deutzer twin engine located on both sides of the crankshaft cylinders

Otto vertical engine

Steam and gas vehicles
Antique illustration of steam and gas vehicles

Breguets thermometer
Antique illustration of Breguets thermometer

Thermometer
Antique illustration of thermometer

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Science: A Journey through Time and Discoveries" Step into the world of scientific exploration with these captivating hints from history. In 1880, a wood engraving depicted Archimedes Principle, unraveling the mysteries of buoyancy that still hold true today. This illustration showcases how ancient knowledge continues to shape our understanding. Another wood engraving published in 1880 brings Isaac Newton's prism experiment to life, revealing how white sunlight is split into its vibrant colors when passed through a prism. This groundbreaking discovery laid the foundation for our understanding of light and optics. The Nevada Test on July 23rd, 1957, witnessed an awe-inspiring nuclear bomb explosion. It marked a pivotal moment in science and technology as researchers delved into harnessing atomic energy while also highlighting its devastating power. Delving further back in time, we explore scientific instruments from the 19th century that were instrumental in advancing research across various fields. These tools paved the way for new discoveries and innovations that continue to shape our modern world. Witnessed through another wood engraving published in 1880 is the preparation of diethyl ether—a significant milestone in chemistry—showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit of unlocking nature's secrets. Hans Christian Oersted, a Danish physicist and chemist born in Copenhagen (1777-1851), made remarkable contributions to science by discovering electromagnetism—an achievement immortalized by Blanchard's balloon apparatus illustration. Space technology has always fascinated us; antique illustrations depict scientific breakthroughs like steam power pioneered by Marquis de Jouffroy and advancements enabling humans to conquer new frontiers beyond Earth's atmosphere. Intriguingly, an image captures a runner equipped with an apparatus designed to record his different paces—a testament to early experiments exploring human physiology and performance enhancement techniques centuries ago.