Transfer Collection (page 17)

Electronic data security. Conceptual computer artwork of a key with a printed electric circuit on it. This could represent secure data transfer over the internet, the worldwide network of computers

Information superhighway, computer artwork
Information superhighway, conceptual computer artwork. Data discs flying along a tunnel

Power station, thermogram
Power station. Thermogram of emissions from cooling towers and a chimney at a power station. The object at lower right is a car

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers by a road. The object at lower centre left is a lorry

Transfer RNA molecule. Computer artwork of the double helix of tRNA (transfer ribonucleic acid), formed by spiralling paired strands of sugar phosphates, linked by nucleotide base pairs

Afforestation
Israel, Carmel Mountain Forest, mature trees are brought to the forest for replanting

Viral transfer of bacterial DNA, artwork
Viral transfer of bacterial DNA. Computer artwork showing the process of transduction, whereby genetic information is transferred from one bacterium (right column) to another (left column)

Crane truck control panel
Crane control panel

Bacterial conjugation, artwork
Bacterial conjugation, computer artwork. Conjugation is the process by which genetic material is transferred from one bacterium to another

Mars cargo capsule, artwork
Mars cargo capsule. Computer artwork of an automated cargo capsule (lower right) beginning its one-way journey from a Mars cycler (upper left) to the surface of Mars (upper right)

Norwalk virus contamination, artwork
Norwalk virus contamination, conceptual computer artwork. Door handle contaminated with Norwalk virus, or norovirus, particles (virions)

Red blood cell, artwork
Red blood cell, computer artwork. Close-up of a red blood cell (erythrocyte), showing its characteristic biconcave shape. Red blood cells are responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen

Loading a Steamship, Woolwich, 1884
Engraving showing the loading of rails and other materials for the Souakim Railway onto a steamship, at Woolwich, 1884. Stevedores and dockworkers are visible

Unloading Passengers off Jaffa, 1890
Engraving showing the transfer of a passenger from ship to boat, at sea off Jaffa, Palestine, 1890. The ship can be seen rolling as the passenger is swung out in a chair on a boom

Space Ship Station
When mankind start to explore space they will find it practical to anchor space ship stations at convenient locations, where travelers can transfer to smaller craft

Glove as Symbol - 2
The glove is a symbol of accession among the Alemanni, the transfer of power from a king to his sucessor is symbolised by passing on the glove

Mortar Battery Cartoon
Officer - So you wish to transfer to a Trench Mortar Battery? What are your qualifications? Private - In Civilian life I was a Bricklayers Labourer

Vote for Land Transfer
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - At a meeting in Dubrovitsky Village, peasants vote to transfer land from the gentry to their own hands

Station at Calais
At Calais station, travellers from England transfer from boat to train or vice versa

Passageway in Space
corridor Enabling Space Travellers to Transfer from One Spacecraft to Another

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Transferring through time and space: From Soyuz docking missions to unloading ships at London Docks, the concept of 'transfer' has shaped our world in countless ways. In 1969, news reports were filled with excitement as astronauts successfully transferred from their spacecraft to the Soyuz during a historic mission. Meanwhile, back in 1908, the bustling London Docks witnessed workers transferring goods from massive ships onto land, fueling trade and commerce. Transfer extends beyond physical movements; it also encompasses shifts in careers and sports. Footballer Peter Thompson's transfer to Liverpool for a staggering £37 made headlines, highlighting the significance of player transfers in shaping teams' fortunes. Similarly, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry's move to Highbury after signing for Arsene Wenger showcased how they can redefine football legacies. But transfer isn't limited to human activities alone; it permeates scientific advancements too. Optical computing revolutionized data processing by transferring information using light instead of traditional electronic methods. Likewise, optical fibers transformed communication networks by enabling rapid data transfer over long distances. Even art finds its place within the realm – take Booths bone china flared beaker or The Miser Molier's theatrical masterpiece – both examples showcasing artistic expressions that transcend time and culture through their intricate designs and storytelling prowess. In times of conflict like World War I, transfer took on a different meaning as British stretcher cases were carefully transported from Salonika back home for medical care – an act symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Lastly, thermograms capturing cooling towers remind us how thermal energy is transferred efficiently while minimizing environmental impact. From historical events to technological breakthroughs and cultural phenomena like Flower Power in 1967 - where ideas about peace and love were transferred across generations - 'transfer' remains an ever-present force driving progress and change throughout history.