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The 18th and early 19th centuries were the heydays of the physique amusante.
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Measuring

Scientists attempt to capture reality in a series of objective numbers through measurements. Obviously, it is crucial that those measurements are correct, and t...
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'Ball and stick’ model of benzene

The German chemist Friedrich August Kekulé (1829-1896) owes his fame to the colourless liquid benzene.
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Eyetracker

Can somebody else identify a dancer’s mood merely by looking at their dance moves?
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Cast of a horse’s cerebral arteries

Leonardo da Vinci invented this technique in order to be able to study anatomical structures, such as arteries, outside of the human body.
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Model

A model is a simplified representation of reality. It establishes a link between theory and reality, and makes a concept concrete. Models are used to educate, d...
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Exoskelet Wall-X

Wall-X assists foot push-off, thus making walking about 12% easier.
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Wax model of a woman’s face with leprosy

His collection, that was also exhibited at fairgrounds and circuses, was intended to inform visitors about ‘risky sexual or social practices’.
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Network

Science is by no means a solitary business. Scientists build on the knowledge gathered by their predecessors. They collaborate with their colleagues, including...
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White European mole

This is a rare European mole with white fur.
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