Curved concave reflector panels desalinisation plant at the solar energy scientific research centre, Tabernas, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Parabolic discs at the solar energy scientific research centre, Tabernas, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Desalinisation plant at the solar energy scientific research centre, Tabernas, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Geneva Observatory offices, Sauverny, Canton of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) research plane landing at the Chilean Research base Frei on King George Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

PhD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

PhD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

Robert Simpson takes soil samples to measure the level of methanotropic bacteria during an experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy mountains, New South Wales, Australia Pacific

A thermometer taking the air temperature as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq Greenland, Polar Regions

Solar panels used to generate electricity to power scientific equipment as part of a research project by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

science: soil scientist examining structure. dundee, scotl and

Scientific equipment measuring the meltwater from the Russell Glacier that drains the Greenland Ice Sheet 26 km inland from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

PhD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

Solar panels used to generate electricity to power scientific equipment as part of a research project by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Solar panels used to generate electricity to power scientific equipment as part of a research project by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Robert Simpson conducts a scientific experiment by Sydney University, Australia, in the Snowy mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A laser being used as part of a scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew's theodolite tripod being used to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Polar Regions

A scientific experiment by scientists from Sydney University, in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Male scientist in a biosafety cabinet with test tubes in a laboratory. Basque Country, Spain, Europe.

Asian young man student scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian man scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian young girl student scientist is writing and researching in laboratory.

Asian young girl student scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian young girl student scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian young girl student scientist is writing and researching in laboratory.

Asian senior scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian young student scientist researching with a microscope in a laboratory.

Asian senior scientist male researching and learning in a laboratory.

Asian young girl student scientist researching and learning in a laboratory.

Stem cell research, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, scientist, laboratory technician cultivating stem-cells, Berlin, Germany

Stem cell research, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, laboratory technician observing nerve cells through a microscope, Berlin, Germany

Stem cell research, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, laboratory technician observing nerve cells through a microscope, Berlin, Germany

Stem cell research, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, scientist, cultivation of tumor stem-cells, Berlin, Germany

Testing vials for the identification of the ingredients, quality assurance of a company producing natural remedies and cosmetics, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Detail and tubes of a HPLC for the analysis of liquids, quality assurance in a company producing natural cosmetics, Arlesheim, Switzerland, Europe

Three dimensional depiction of a computer graphic for the identification of parts of a solution of a homeopathic remedy, quality assurance in a company producing natural cosmetics, Arlesheim, Switzerland, Europe

Hand in a sterile glove placing a tube of blood in a mixer in a laboratory

Hand in a sterile glove placing trays in a large piece of clinical equipment in a laboratory

Acetone, Centre for Medical Biotechnology at the University of Duisburg-Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Norderney sounding vessel in motion in front of Norddeich, special ship for surveying the navigable water in the Wadden Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

High-temperature furnace, with temperatures of up to 1000∞ C, where samples are melted for laboratory tests, to analyze them later

Laboratory equipment in a histology laboratory, Freiburg, Baden- Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Sample processing with laboratory equipment in a histology laboratory, Freiburg, Baden- Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Small glass jar, Centre for Medical Biotechnology at the University of Duisburg-Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Adjustment of a laboratory instrument

Laboratory equipment in a histology laboratory, Freiburg, Baden- Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Research divers from the MOC Marine Institute glue broken coral heads back together and map out coral damage at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui, Hawaii. In the future, data from here will help to determine the health of Hawaii's reefs, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Research divers from the MOC Marine Institute map out coral damage at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui, Hawaii. In the future, data from here will help to determine the health of Hawaii's reefs, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Technicians loading/unloading cargo/freight from the supply plane at Concordia. French;in blue) and Italian;in red) technicians help unload the Basler - Douglas DC3, which delivers scientific and/or technical equipment to the Concordia station several times a month during the summer. It takes a team of 6 to 20 people just 3 minutes to unload the 2 tonnes of cargo, reload the same amount of equipment into the plane and refuel the aircraft with kerosene. As soon as these operations are completed, the plane is ready to leave again. Concordia Antarctic Research Station, Dome C plateau, East Antarctica.

A German BGR helicopter used in Terre Victoria to transport geologists to specific research points. These are one-off scientific programs, involving the collaboration of several countries, in this case Germany and Italy. The Germans set up a base camp several dozen kilometers from the Italian Mario Zucchelli station, using Italian logistical resources such as the Laura Bassi icebreaker to transport the helicopter, the equipment needed to set up the base camp, scientific equipment and, of course, personnel. All of this was delivered to the Mario Zucchelli station for onward transport by helicopter to the search site. Victoria Land, Antarctica

Camp inselberg, scientific station in the Nouragues nature reserve. Carbet storage on the Nouragues station, where all researchers can store their research equipment - Regina, French Guiana.