Insulation Collection (#2)

Greyleg Goose (Anser anser) during winter, snowfall and in deep snow, Germany
Graylag Goose (Anser anser) during winter, snowfall and in deep snow, Germany. The Graylag Goose is originally a migratory bird

Man wearing overalls, mask, gloves and cap, filling the space between rafters with an insulation blanket

Insulation blanket in roof

Roll of blanket insulation

Man wearing overalls, gloves joining end of insulation blanket together

Foot of door with brush seal attached

Illustration of cross section of house showing insulation on floors and windows

Digital Illustration of foam insulation surrounding bent pipe

Digital illustration of insulation on joined pipes

Cross section digital illustration showing key areas to insulate around house

Man drilling screws in plasterboard and batten to hide insulation, close-up

Man installing roof insulation in rafter, close-up

Insulation material being wrapped around pipes in the loft of a house

Cross section illustration of flow of electricity through conductor and insulator of inside cable

AD: ASBESTOCEL, 1927. American advertisement for Asbestocel Pipe Coverings, 1927

A CV-22 Osprey hangs in the anechoic chamber at Eglin Air Force Base
March 6, 2012 - A CV-22 Osprey hangs in the anechoic chamber at the Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems hangar at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

A CV-22 Osprey hangs in a anechoic chamber
March 6, 2012 - A CV-22 Osprey hangs in the anechoic chamber at the joint preflight integration of munitions and electronic systems hangar at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Linde -Tilia spec- with bench, solitary tree a hill, Rendsburg-Eckernfoerde district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Power pole

Twisted-pair cabling, side view

Astrocyte nerve cells, artwork C017 / 3425
Astrocyte nerve cells, computer artwork. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell.They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells) and also supply them with nutrients and oxygen

Polar bear insulating hair, SEM Z927 / 0132
Polar bear insulating hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through a shaft of an insulating hair from a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Polar bear underhair, SEM
Polar bear underhair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of several shafts of hair from the underhair of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Electric blanket heating element, SEM
Heating element. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the heating element from an electric blanket. A wire (gold)

Coloured SEM of 3-core electric cable
Electric flex. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a domestic 13 amp 3 core electrical flex. Within the flex are three insulated wires; live, neutral and earth

Electrical cable, artwork F006 / 8611
Electrical cable, computer artwork

Astrocyte nerve cell, artwork C017 / 3424
Astrocyte nerve cell, computer artwork. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell.They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells) and also supply them with nutrients and oxygen

Nerve cells, artwork C015 / 4265
Nerve cells. Computer artwork of two nerve cells or neurons. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Nerve cell, illustration C018 / 0740
Nerve cell, or neuron, illustration. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

Teflon research, 1940s C018 / 0646
Teflon research. Laboratory technician testing a piece of Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE), a DuPont industrial plastic

Polyethylene pipe insulation SEM C014 / 2146
Polyethylene pipe insulation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of polyethylene pipe insulation for climate control of water pipes

Aerogel C014 / 0742
Aerogel. Aerogel, or frozen smoke, is a synthetic silicon-based material derived from a gel, in which the liquid component of the gel has been replaced with a gas

Polystyrene foam, SEM C016 / 8049
Polystyrene foam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a block of extruded polystyrene foam, showing the internal closed-cell air spaces

Polystyrene foam, SEM C016 / 8048
Polystyrene foam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a block of extruded polystyrene foam, showing the internal closed-cell air spaces

Polystyrene foam, SEM C016 / 8044
Polystyrene foam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a block of extruded polystyrene foam, showing the internal closed-cell air spaces

Polystyrene foam, SEM C016 / 8047
Polystyrene foam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a block of extruded polystyrene foam, showing the internal closed-cell air spaces

Polystyrene foam, SEM C016 / 8046
Polystyrene foam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a block of extruded polystyrene foam, showing the internal closed-cell air spaces

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0293
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0291
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a section through acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0292
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0290
Imitation honeycomb filling. Top down view of acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Plant-based insulating materials C014 / 0322
Plant-based insulating materials. Close-up of two different insulating materials made from plant products; one made from compressed dried algae (top) and the other made from soya (Glycine max)

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0358
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0359
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Winter hat and gloves
MODEL RELEASED. Winter hat and gloves. Woman wearing a knitted hat and fingerless gloves to keep warm in cold weather

Polar Bear Hair (SEM)
Polar bear insulating hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through shafts of insulating hair from a polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Scuba diver entering the water
Scuba diver. A military rescue diver entering the water. This entry technique is known as the big step. The diver is wearing a dry suit

Nerve cells, artwork C018 / 2887
Nerve cells, or neurons, computer artwork. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS) and from the CNS to the rest of the body

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Insulation: Nature's Secret to Battling the Cold As a cold snap blankets Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Herdwick Sheep find solace in feeding on hay. Their thick wool acts as insulation, keeping them warm and protected from the biting chill. Just like these resilient creatures, our bodies have their own way of combating low temperatures. Deep within our fat cells lies an intricate network that helps regulate body temperature. Underneath a powerful microscope called TEM, we can witness this remarkable process unfold. Similarly, nerve fibres are equipped with myelination—a protective coating that enhances conductivity and insulates against external elements. In the midst of snowfall over Kentmere fells near Ill Bell and Yoke, Highland Cattle stand steadfastly on Kirkstone's side. Their shaggy coats serve as natural insulation against freezing winds—nature's ingenious design at work once again. But insulation doesn't stop at animals; it extends into our homes too. A hot water cylinder wrapped in a jacket ensures heat retention and energy efficiency. Likewise, insulating your house loft or roof space can significantly reduce heat loss and combat climate change—an act of environmental responsibility we should all embrace. A man measures the depth in his house loft or roof space—a simple yet impactful step towards conserving energy and reducing household heat loss. By doing so, he not only saves money but also contributes to mitigating climate challenges. Amidst picturesque Grasmere fields covered in snow stands a Herdwick ewe atop Steel Fell—a testament to nature's resilience even amidst harsh conditions. And just like these hardy sheep braving the cold outdoors, astrocyte nerve cells play a vital role in protecting our brain by providing electrical insulation for neurons. Finally, back to Kentmere fells where Highland Cattle graze peacefully alongside Snowfall—the epitome of tranquility amid wintry landscapes enhanced by their built-in thermal protection.