Supply Collection (#36)

Heart and glowing light, computer artwork. The heart (red) is a hollow sac of muscular tissue that pumps blood around the body

Heart blood vessels, SEM
Heart blood vessels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section through cardiac muscle, exposing the blood vessels of the heart

Coronary capillary, SEM
Coronary capillary. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze- fractured coronary capillary blood vessel

Blood vessels in the intestine, SEM
Blood vessels of the small intestine, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large blood vessels (bottom) supply the intestine and encircle its outer wall (lower frame and upper left)

Blood vessels from intestinal villi, SEM
Blood vessels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood vessels from villi in the duodenum, part of the small intestine

Blood vessels from cardiac muscle, SEM
Blood vessels from cardiac muscle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a resin cast of blood vessels from cardiac muscle

Blood vessels in the small intestine, SEM
Blood vessels from the external wall of the small intestine, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels in the stomach wall, SEM
Blood vessels in the stomach wall, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels from muscle, SEM
Blood vessels from skeletal muscle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Skeletal, or voluntary, muscle is that under the conscious control of the brain

Blood vessels from a salivary gland, SEM
Blood vessels from a submandibular (submaxillary) salivary gland, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels from the earlobe, SEM
Blood vessels from the earlobe (pinna), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels from the gums, SEM
Blood vessels from the gums, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels from the pancreas, SEM
Blood vessels from the pancreas, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a cast: the vessels were filled with a resin, which then set

Blood vessels from the colon, SEM
Blood vessels from the colon (large intestine), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These vessels are from the capillary bed of the mucous membrane of the colon

Cost of oil. Conceptual image showing an oil barrel balanced on a set of scales against Euro bank notes. This represents the increasing cost of oil and the impact of oil prices on the world economy

Dials and gauges at power station
Dials and gauges on panel at hydro-electric power station in Wales

ATV space station cargo carrier
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), Europes space station cargo carrier, at Thales Alenia Space plant in Turin, Italy. Red, bell-shaped cover protects docking system

Insulators at electricity substation
Spare electrical insulators at master electricity substation, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA

Manhole cover in Chicago
City Elec manhole cover in Grant Park area of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Fermilab electricity substation
Master electricity substation at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Note pylons at lower right designed to represent the Greek letter pi

Lake Mead with depressed water level
Lake Mead upper cofferdam at Hoover Dam showing depressed water level. The upper cofferdam holds the water used to generate hydroelectricity at the dam

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"Supply: The Lifeline of Exploration and Triumph" From the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest to the battlefields of World War II, it has always been the backbone of success. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, understood this well as he stood near the summit alongside Tenzing Norgay on that historic day in 1953. The Royal Logistic Corps, with their unwavering dedication, ensured that supplies reached soldiers during crucial moments like D-Day. As supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty, they became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom. Innovation also played its part in ensuring supply efficiency. The steam engine with its governor revolutionized transportation by enabling goods to be transported swiftly across vast distances. Meanwhile, a French bathroom from 1906 showcased how even mundane necessities were not exempt from advancements in supply technology. During WWI, German soldiers relied on gas masks stored meticulously in metal containers to protect themselves against deadly chemical attacks. These vital supplies served as armor against an unseen enemy. The Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944 marked a turning point in WWII. Behind the scenes lay meticulous planning aided by detailed Ordnance Survey maps copied by German forces who marked bombing targets—a testament to both sides recognizing the significance of strategic supply routes. Even beyond warfare lies the importance of supply; oil rigs such as Dixilyn Field off Cornwall's coast ensure energy reaches our homes while Cunard Liner RMS Scythia ferried passengers across vast oceans—both examples showcasing how global connectivity relies upon uninterrupted supplies. However, history is not without its darker moments; Sherman's March to the Sea saw plantations plundered as troops sought essential provisions amidst chaos and destruction—an unfortunate reminder that desperation can lead to dire actions. Supply disruptions can have catastrophic consequences too; train derailments during World War I halted critical shipments at a time when every resource was vital for survival.