Fibre Collection

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7099
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in green and blue. The brain is seen from the front

Brain fibres, DTI MRI scan C017 / 7035
Brain fibres. 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of nerve pathways in the brain. The pathways are highlighted in blue

Ducati 998R Italy

Mixing treated asbestos fibre, Heath Robinson machine
Efficient plant for the successful mixing of treated asbestos fibre with cement. A drawing done by William Heath Robinson for Turners Asbestos Cement Co

Patent double action grinder for asbestos by Heath Robinson
A patent double-action grinder for mashing asbestos fibre - a drawing done for Turners Asbestos Cement Co by William Heath Robinson, renowned for his machines and convoluted contraptions. Date: c.1925

Woven fabric, SEM
Woven fabric fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form clothes. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic clothing materials

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

Ducati 749R Italy

Juicing carrots. The electrical juicer is pulping raw carrots to make a healthy vegetable drink. Carrots are rich in vitamin A (retinol) and also contain some fibre

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Citrus fruits. Lemon and lime slices. The juices of citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums

Lime tree stem, light micrograph
Lime tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the late anaphase stage of mitosis

KOENIGSEGG Agera One-1, 2014, Silver, & black
KOENIGSEGG Agera One-1 2014 Silver & black

Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East London
Two firefighters in action at No.9 Shed, King George V Dock, Port of London Authority, East London (E16), on 29 December 1974 -- a 30-pump fire

Pagani Zonda C12s 7. 3
Pagani Zonda C12s 7.3

Whitneys Cotton Gin
WHITNEYs GIN Eli Whitneys gin of 1793 enabled separation of cotton fibre from its seeds to be done mechanically : this is a modified version in use

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (red, with blue nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, orange) with a myelin sheath

Myelinated nerve, TEM
Myelinated nerve. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells. Myelin (purple) is an insulating fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibres (axons)

Coloured SEM of a section through nerve fibres
Nerve fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through bundles of nerve fibres (red). Each is within a sheath, or perineurium (blue)

Carpet beetle larva, SEM
Carpet beetle larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a carpet beetle (Anthrenus sp.) larva amongst the fibres of a wool carpet

Cell division, fluorescent micrograph
Cell division. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of a human epithelial cell (centre) during the interphase stage of mitosis

Fibroblast cell, artwork
Fibroblast cell. Computer artwork of a fibroblast excreting collagen fibres (tropocollagen). Fibroblasts are cells that produce connective tissue such as collagen (tropocollagen)

Jews mallow, Corchorus olitorius
Nalta jute, tossa jute, Jews mallow, Corchorus olitorius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1828

Pagani Zonda F

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

Collagen synthesis and assembly, artwork. At left is a fibroblast, the cell that synthesises helical protein chains of collagen (wavy lines)

Eye muscle, SEM
Eye muscle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is one of the rectus muscles of the eye. These muscles control the movement of the eyeball within the orbit (the eye socket)

Nerve damage and stem cells, artwork
Nerve damage and stem cells, computer artwork. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can produce other types of cell when they divide

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

Heart muscle, confocal light micrograph
Heart muscle. Confocal light micrograph of a section through cardiac (heart) muscle. Cardiac muscle consists of branching elongated muscle cells

Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair
5308642 Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an angora goat)

Threads of Dutch linen 1 and gold 2 magnified under a microscope. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4574760 Threads of Dutch linen 1 and gold 2 magnified under a microscope. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Hetherington & Co's roving machine, 1878
3479020 Hetherington & Co's roving machine, 1878; (add.info.: Detail of Hetherington & Co's roving machine, from Robert Hun Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines)

Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre
2602616 Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre.; (add.info.: Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre)

Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair
5308641 Engraving depicting an angora goat, a breed of domesticated goat that produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an angora goat)

Carding Cotton, c.1754
3478965 Carding Cotton, c.1754; (add.info.: Carding cotton. The fibres are separated and then assembled into a loose strands. c1754.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving)
1000963 In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs)

Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre
2602618 Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre.; (add.info.: Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre)

Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre
2602617 Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre.; (add.info.: Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre)

Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect
3033717 Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect themselves against spears furnished with shark's teeth

Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre
2602619 Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre.; (add.info.: Chardonnet silk - Rayon - the first commercially produced man-made fibre)

Cotton carding machine, 1865
3479135 Cotton carding machine, 1865; (add.info.: Cotton carding machine, from James Wylde. London, dated 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cotton carding engine, 1866
3479130 Cotton carding engine, 1866; (add.info.: Cotton carding engine: this machine brushed and separated the cotton fibres. London, dated 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

1992 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Detail of Lotus 102D front wing endplate extensions during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 03

2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. Winglet on Pramac Ducati. Ref: _W7_5255a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

Nambang Yeomje (Nanfang Yendi), Lord of the Southern Quadrant (image 3 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Yan Emperor of the South. Nambang Yeomje (Nanfang Yendi), Lord of the Southern Quadrant (image 3 of 4), 18th century

Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva... between c.1450-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1450 and c.1550

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"Fibre: Unveiling the Intricacies of Connectivity and Strength" Delving into the depths of our complex neural network, brain fibres emerge as the architects of cognition. Revealed through DTI MRI scans such as C017/7099 and C017/7035, these intricate pathways illuminate the wonders within. Just like a Ducati 998R from Italy roars with power on the racetrack, brain fibres propel our thoughts at lightning speed. They navigate through convoluted terrains, connecting different regions to orchestrate seamless communication. In an unexpected twist, mixing treated asbestos fibre becomes a spectacle when paired with Heath Robinson's ingenious machine. This patent double action grinder showcases human ingenuity in harnessing strength even from unlikely sources. While Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series exudes elegance on wheels, it is woven fabric under SEM that captivates us with its delicate intricacy. Each thread weaves together to create a tapestry of resilience and beauty. Juicing carrots reveals another facet of fibre's significance – nourishment for our bodies. As citrus fruits burst with tangy flavors, their fibrous content fortifies our health while adding zest to life itself. Examining a lime tree stem under light micrograph unravels nature's own masterpiece – an intricate network designed for growth and survival. It reminds us that even in simplicity lies extraordinary complexity waiting to be discovered. Myelination of nerve fibres captured by TEM showcases how protective layers enhance conductivity within our nervous system. Like armor shielding warriors in battle, myelin ensures swift transmission and efficient functioning. From brain fibers orchestrating thoughts to treating asbestos fiber ingeniously or marveling at woven fabrics' artistry - each instance highlights fiber’s versatility across various domains. Whether powering machines or nurturing bodies, fiber intertwines seamlessly into every aspect of life - connecting us all in ways unseen yet indispensable.