Atomic weapons research camera, late 20th century.

Atomic weapons research camera, late 20th century.

Light emitted from urban areas in the world, c 2005.

Seoul, South Korea, from the International Space Station, c 2005.

Icing research tunnel, Lewis Research Centre, USA, 1983.

Group of Meisen vases, c 1820.

Group of Meisen vases, c 1820.

Chambers of the human heart, 1910-1930.

Re-entry head with tape machine, c 1960s. T

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, 1969.

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, 1969.

Scientists take readings from the BEPO reactor rod loading site, aeRE, 1958.