Communicating Collection (#13)

Blurred view of a Snellen eye test chart
Snellen eye test chart. Blurred view of a Snellen eye test chart used for measuring visual acuity. A patient stands a set distance (usually six metres) from the chart

Hotel telephones, 19th century
Hotel telephones. This is a US hotel, with telephones provided in the bedrooms. The first practical telephones were developed in the 1870s

Maritime night signalling, 19th century
Maritime night signalling. Balloon and lights being used by ships engaging in night-time signalling at Heligoland. This archipelago in the North Sea near Germany was held by the British until it was

Solving the Universes mysteries, artwork
Solving the Universes mysteries, conceptual artwork

Intercepted communications, artwork
Intercepted communications, conceptual computer artwork

SPOT 4 and Artemis satellites, artwork

Neanderthals with modern humans. Artwork showing interactions between Neanderthals and early modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Geostationary orbit diagram

Polar orbit diagram

Communications satellite, artwork
Communications satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. These satellites operate from a geostationary orbit 35, 786 kilometres above the Earth

Science fiction story, 19th century
Science fiction story, 19th-century artwork. This artwork accompanied the republication in serial form of part of an early French science fiction story Ignis (1883)

Mobile phone use, conceptual artwork
Mobile phone use, conceptual computer artwork

Retro Schneider radio receiver

Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone. Patented in March 1876 by the Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), this telephone is on display at the Centennial Exposition

Radio receiver vacuum tubes
Interior of an historical radio receiver showing vacuum tubes and other parts

Retro home telephone
Retro ivory coloured telephone

Retro Telefunken radio receiver

19th century speaking tube. This device consists of two speaking cones connected by an empty pipe through which sound could travel to someone listening at the other end

Retro Hi-Fi Minerphon radio receiver

Schneider SW radio receiver
Retro Schneider SW radio receiver

Edouard Branly, French physicist
Edouard Branly (1844-1940), French physicist and inventor, in his laboratory. Born Eugene Edouard Desire Branly, he is most famous for his inventions in telegraphy

Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1, 1961
Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1. Orbital flightpath (red, on a map of the Earth) of the Vostok 1 spacecraft (upper left, call sign KEDR) that carried Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Nerve synapse, artwork
Nerve synapse. Computer artwork of of a junction, or synapse, between two nerve cells (neurons). As the electrical signal reaches the presynaptic end of a neuron it triggers the release of

Braille reading
MODEL RELEASED. Braille reading. Hand of a blind person reading braille. The braille writing and reading system was devised by the French teacher Louis Braille (1809-1852)

Social networking, conceptual image

Search for extra-terrestrial life. Conceptual image of a green beam emerging from a radio telescope, representing the efforts made to send signals to alien life that may exist elsewhere in

Internet, conceptual image. The spiders web surrounding the Earth represents the global connectivity of the internet and other global systems such as the World Wide Web

Neural network. Artwork of nerve cells (neurons, green) connected by nerve processes (dendrites and axons) to form a neural network

Synapses, artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (green, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Signals are passed along nerve cells in the form of an electrical impulse

Neural network, computer artwork
Neural network. Conceptual computer artwork of a brain, with the brains neural network represented by blue strands in the background. The front of the brain is at right

Bumble bee on hedgehog cone flower

Antarctic, South Georgia Island King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonica) portrait, close-up of open bill

The American Civil War. The outrage on the Trent
Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells despatch to Mr.Secretary Seward. An international diplomatic crisis erupted for President Lincoln when two Confederate officials sailing towards England were

Space Communication
Artificially-induced auroras offer a viable means of communicating with other worlds : by modifying their pulses, messages can be effectively transmitted

Electric Telegraph in US
The electric telegraph in use during the American Civil War: General Ulyssess Grant and his operator

Soviet Radio Operator
Soviet shortwave radio operator communicating with forces behind the enemy lines

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Beluga whales in the white sea. Russia

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Julia petrik Russian freediver freedives with beluga whales. White Sea, Russia

Traditional English red telephone box on the beach at Dickenson Bay, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

British telephone box and post box, Valletta, Malta, Europe

Two hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) fighting, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Newspapers for sale, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Adult male leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) with Lindblad Expeditions guest in Zodiac
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Walrus, Rookery, Haul Out, Colony, man, gun, scout, guuide. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Walrus, Rookery, Haul Out, Colony, man, photography. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Most Northern permenant settlement. Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway
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Free divers observe playful Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostrus, Crystal River, Florida, USA
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Woman in bikini calling from a public telephone at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

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"Communicating: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society" In a world where knowledge is power, communication becomes the key to unlocking its potential. Just like particle physics equations that unravel the mysteries of our universe, effective communication holds immense power in connecting people and ideas. Amidst a serene snowy landscape, a red letterbox and telephone box stand as silent witnesses to countless conversations held within their walls. From heartfelt confessions to urgent messages, these iconic symbols remind us of the importance of staying connected even in the harshest conditions. A vintage carrier pigeon poster captures an age-old method of communication, reminding us that innovation often stems from necessity. In contrast, an eye examination symbolizes how clear communication enables us to understand one another's perspectives with clarity and empathy. The image of a train driver on an intercom takes us back to South Yorkshire in 1964 when technology allowed voices to travel across distances effortlessly. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of improving connections. The Channel Tunnel emerges as a modern marvel - proof that barriers can be overcome through collaboration and effective communication between nations. Similarly, Konstantin Buteyko's work reminds us that language transcends borders; his Soviet medical breakthroughs continue saving lives worldwide today. Breaking bad news is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging tasks. Yet it is through compassionate dialogue that we find solace amidst difficult times - offering support and understanding when words fail us. An early telephone depicted in historical artwork showcases how far we have come since Alexander Graham Bell's invention revolutionized global connectivity forever. It stands as a reminder that every conversation has the potential for greatness if given proper attention. In moments both big and small, such as parents kissing their baby boy or British soldiers using heliographs in Africa during wartime, communicating becomes not just about exchanging information but also conveying love, hope, courage – emotions beyond words alone. Ultimately, the thread that weaves together the fabric of society.