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THE Empire Exhibition, which opens next month at Glasgow, will be the largest and most representative exhibition, with the exception of Wembley, that has been held in the history of the British Commonwealth. The Exhibition will present an impressive representation of the industrial and manufacturing capacity of the Empire and will show the progress of civilization within the Empire in many of its different aspects. Both in the industrial exhibits and in those for which the Government is directly responsible, research will occupy a prominent position. The theme of research will be symbolized in the huge sculptured feature, more than 40 ft. in height, which occupies the lofty entrance court of the United Kingdom Pavilion. Above the 'original elements', earth, water and air, represented by a golden sphere about which water continuously plays, a figure typifying man's questing spirit is seen to ride on a great silver wave. This figure bears the symbols of energy which science has placed within thegrasp of man. The first of the four exhibition halls, each covering an area of 5,000 square feet, which form the United Kingdom Pavilion, is being devoted to a 'Fitter Britain' exhibit organized by the Ministry of Health in co-operation with the Board of Education, the Scottish Department of Health and the National Fitness Council. This exhibit will illustrate in a striking and interesting manner how the application of scientific knowledge is leading to a healthier nation.
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Science at the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow. Nature 141, 678 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1038/141678a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/141678a0