World Wide Collection (page 2)

Internet chat rooms. Conceptual computer artwork of womens mouths displayed on computer monitors. This may represent on-line dating or relationships that develop after communicating with strangers

Internet security. Conceptual image of a circle of hands around a fingerprint, with binary digits and a map of the world. This could represent security issues for worldwide computer networks such as

Worldwide communication. Conceptual image of a man reaching out with his hands and arrows pointing to places on a map of the world

Electronic UK. Conceptual computer artwork of a map of the UK overlaid with electronic circuitry. The circuitry and the concentric circles (lower right) could represent internet communications

Internet information. Conceptual image of a human eye reading information on a computer screen. This and the Earth map represent the information held on the global internet communications network

Internet chat room. Conceptual computer artwork of a chat room door and circuitry in the background. This may represent the use of text based internet chat rooms

The Grid. Computer artwork representing The Grid, a network of supercomputers that will allow access to their processing power from a standard desktop computer

Internet. Conceptual computer artwork representing internet communications, showing two people linked by an electronic circuit diagram. The zeros and ones are computer binary code

Computer security
Internet security. Conceptual computer artwork of a key for a keyhole in a computer monitor that is displaying a picture of the world

Digital world. Conceptual computer artwork of a human brain superimposed on the Earth, suspended above a circuit board network

Cybernetic hand, conceptual computer artwork. The wires and mechanical levers at left are used to control the hand and allow it to manipulate and grasp objects such as the globe

Mobile telephone text messaging (SMS). Conceptual computer artwork of the worldwide use of mobile telephones to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Worldwide mobile telephone use
Worldwide use of mobile (cellular) telephones, conceptual computer artwork

Global pandemic, conceptual artwork
Global pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth is seen with spikes, reminiscent of the surface proteins of a virus particle

Population growth
MODEL RELEASED. Population growth. Pregnant woman holding an inflated globe

Avian flu research, conceptual artwork
Avian flu research, conceptual computer artwork. Researchers are trying to develop treatments and vaccines to avian flu before it can mutate into a form that can spread between humans

Global crime. Conceptual computer artwork of guns against a background of an Earth map, representing worldwide use of guns

Global security. Conceptual computer artwork of Earth wrapped in barbed wire, representing global security issues. These include the prevention of terrorism

Global warfare. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth as a grenade, representing global warfare. A grenade is an explosive device that is primed by pulling the pin (upper right)

Global ID card
Biometric ID card. Computer artwork of a personal ID (identification) card carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Worm computer virus
Computer worms. Conceptual computer artwork of a globe and computer screens with worm shapes (red) representing computer worm programs

International currency

Oil crisis. Conceptual computer artwork of barrels of oil. International consumption of oil is increasing and, according to experts, it will reach a peak at around 2010

World healthcare. Conceptual computer artwork of a stethoscope and Earth

Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease

Global avian flu pandemic
Global avian flu epidemic, conceptual computer artwork. The H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus first appeared in humans in Southeast Asia in 1997

Global pandemic
Pandemic, conceptual computer artwork. Numerous viruses (orange) are seen encircling the Earth

Globe construction
Conceptual computer artwork representing a globe built of puzzle pieces

World wide web, conceptual artwork
World wide web, conceptual computer artwork

Lunar DNA library, conceptual computer artwork. The surface of the Moon is across bottom, with the Earth in the background

Global communications, conceptual artwork
Global communications, conceptual computer artwork

Global thought, conceptual image
Global consciousness, conceptual image. Map of the Earths continents inside the silhouette of a human head. This could represent humans thinking about global issues such as global warming

Barcoded Earth, conceptual image. The barcode may represent a variety of concepts, like the placing of commercial interests above global environmental or human welfare issues

Energy saving ideas, conceptual image. Energy-saving bulb inside the silhouette of a human head. This could represent humans thinking up ways to solve environmental issues such as global warming

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

Repairing Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of scaffolding on the Earth. This could represent repairing the worldwide environment

Time zones wheel, 19th century
Time zones wheel. This device is designed to show the exact variation in time between different cities on the Earth. The cities are marked on the inner rim

Global energy resources, conceptual image
Global energy resources. Conceptual image of a fuel gauge on the Earth approaching empty (E). This represents global environmental issues relating to energy resources and their depletion

Global pollution, conceptual image
Global pollution. Conceptual image of pollution enveloping the Earth, representing global levels of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), heavy metals, and greenhouse gases

Global wind power, conceptual image
Global wind power. Conceptual image of wind turbines on a map of the Earth, representing their worldwide use to generate power

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"Exploring the World: From Ancient Maps to Modern Discoveries" Step into a journey through time and space as we unravel the wonders of our world. Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154 takes us back to an era where cartography was in its infancy, showcasing the knowledge and curiosity of early explorers. Fast forward 250 million years, and witness continental drift shaping our planet's landscape, reminding us of Earth's ever-changing nature. As night falls, marvel at the breathtaking sight of our whole planet illuminated by city lights in a satellite image - a testament to human progress and interconnectedness. Oronce Fine's intricate world map from 1531 captures the spirit of Renaissance exploration, fueling dreams of distant lands waiting to be discovered. Dive beneath Earth's surface with topographic and bathymetric maps that reveal hidden depths and towering mountains alike. Explore the puzzle pieces that form our continents - tectonic plates shifting over millions of years have shaped Earth as we know it today. Transport yourself to Rue Du Bac with Vision - a glimpse into an artist's perspective on our global community. Witness humanity thriving amidst diversity, united under one sky. From high above, another satellite image showcases our entire planet in all its splendor; reminding us that borders are merely lines drawn by humans while nature knows no boundaries. Orteliuss' masterpiece from 1570 invites you to embark on an imaginary voyage across uncharted territories. Finally, behold the power unleashed by mankind with Dreadnought at Speed - a symbol of technological advancement propelling us further into unexplored realms. In this captivating collection spanning centuries, "World Wide" encapsulates not only geographical discoveries but also humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge and connection across time and space.