Technology, Physical, Art
sojamo tumble / Generative, Computational, Visuals
sojamo / Andreas Schlegel
“Ferrofluids are colloidal liquids made of nanoscale magnetic particles suspended in a carrier fluid. Each tiny particle is thoroughly coated with a surfactant to inhibit clumping. The magnetic attraction of nanoparticles is weak enough that the surfactant’s Van der Waals repulsion is sufficient to prevent magnetic clumping or agglomeration.” Magnetoscope, Michael Flynn.
via freshphotons
reblog braincraft: Scientists report in the journal Nature the discovery of centimetre-sized fossils they suggest are the earliest known examples of multicellular life
“Before botanists had photographs, they had paintings. The delicate watercolors of leaves, seeds, flowers, and fruit were objects of beauty as well as scientific tools, and the tradition of botanical painting is alive and well today.” via SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
Engineers can learn from slime
“The slime mould forms a network that is almost identical to the Tokyo rail system’ The way fungus-like slime moulds grow could help engineers design wireless communication networks. Scientists drew this conclusion after observing a slime mould as it grew into a network that was almost identical to the Tokyo rail system. This ‘slime formula’ could help engineers develop better, more efficient designs.”
A Portal to Cell and Molecular Animation. “This web resource presents an organized directory of cell and molecular animations, as well as a collection of original tutorials for life science professionals learning 3D visualization. The goal is to provide an efficient way for scientists and educators to browse and access existing animations for teaching and communication purposes. We hope to build an open community among 3D users focusing their efforts on cell and molecular visualizations.”
Interactivos?09, Medialab Prado, Madrid. January 28 - Februrary 14 2009. “The socialization of technology and the accessibility of information available on the Web make it increasingly easy for anyone to have the possibility of building a home laboratory. Garage science is nothing new but home laboratories are connected now more than ever before. There are home laboratories of all kinds: technology factories, chemistry or biology labs, artists’ studios, places to rehearse, etc”
