Supply Collection (#37)

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

Automated Transfer Vehicle, artwork

Divers compressed air tanks Photographed in Eilat, Israel

ATV orbital separation, artwork

ATV docked to the ISS, artwork

ATV launch, artwork

International Space Station, artwork

ATV, Apollo and Progress modules

ATV in orbit, stereo image
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) in orbit, stereo artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

ATV approaching the ISS, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, top) approaching the International Space Station (ISS), artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the ISS

ATV re-entry, artwork
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) re-entry, artwork. This is an unmanned resupply vehicle used by the European Space Agency to supply the International Space Station (ISS)

ATV boosting the ISS, stereo image
Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV, lower left) boosting the International Space Station (ISS), stereo artwork. This unmanned resupply vehicle is used by the European Space Agency to supply

High voltage electrical equipment
Electricity transmission. Pieces of high-voltage electrical transmission equipment in a factory. Photographed at Yekaterinburg, Russia

Laying offshore gas pipes, Russia
Boom cranes for placing pipes on the deck of the S-Master pipelayer

Pulmonary lobule, artwork
Pulmonary lobule. Computer artwork of a section through an area of lung tissue. A pulmonary lobule is a unit of lung tissue that includes a bronchiole, alveolar ducts, sacs, and alveoli

Retina blood vessels and nerve cells. Light micrograph showing the blood vessels and nerve cells in the retina of an eye. The retina is the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Skin damage immune response, artwork
Skin damage immune response. Computer artwork showing the bodys immune response to pathogens (red dots) entering through a skin wound (upper centre)

Water distillation apparatus
Distilling sea water. Drawing of an apparatus designed by one Captain Newland for distilling fresh water from salt water whilst at sea

Soyuz rocket travelling to launchpad
Soyuz rocket. A Soyuz-U rocket on its transporter, being moved to its launchpad. This rocket is carrying the Progress M-62 which was launched on 23 December 2007 carrying supplies to

Launch of Progress 66 cargo mission
Progress launch. Lift off of a Soyuz-U launch vehicle carrying the Progress 66 cargo module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Rocket launch. Trail created by the core stage of a Soyuz-U rocket after launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. This rocket was carrying a Progress-M unmanned cargo ship on a mission to

Gas pipe booster station
Gas supply. View of a pumping booster station on a gas pipeline. The booster station is used to help regulate the pressure in long-distance supply pipes used to transport natural gas from its

Filtration pumping house
Pumping house. View of water pumps at a filtration unit. This filters water in a canal feeding a municipal water supply. Photographed in Novosibirsk, Russia

Cost of gas, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a gas ring in the shape of the symbol for the European Single Currency (Euro), representing the financial cost of using gas

Timer meter, historical artwork. This device is a timer meter, a device designed to time a supply such as water or electricity

Metro network ventilators
Building the Slavyansky Boulevard station of the Moscow metro networks Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line

Military vehicle and transport aircraft

Electricity pylon in Gazipasa, Turkey
Electricity pylon in agricultural region near Gazipasa, Turkey

Nanobots and atherosclerosis, artwork
Nanobots and atherosclerosis. Artwork of nanorobots inside a blood vessel as they carry out treatment of atherosclerosis. Blood vessels can become blocked or narrowed by the build-up of fatty plaques

Cast concrete electricity pylon in Gazipasa, Turkey

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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.