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youtube.com — While most visual artists prefer traditional materials such as oil, acrylic, bronze and ceramic, Tokyo-based SACHIKO KODAMA prefers FERROFLUIDS. Composed of magnetic nanoparticles, ferrofluids often contain high levels of iron and, as such, are deeply affected by and responsive to the presence of magnetic fields. While the NASA-developed...

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  • DrCrankenstein, on 08/07/2008, -6/+121That is one of the most mesmerizing things I've ever seen.

    I hope it doesn't take over the world and dominate us all.
  • rareimagery, on 08/07/2008, -2/+9That is so cool
  • styrchn, on 08/07/2008, -1/+9I could watch this over and over. How neat!
  • Sidzilla, on 08/07/2008, -3/+195Venom?
  • Fangsinmybeard, on 08/07/2008, -7/+5That was totally wicked!
    • NinjaPirateDude, on 08/08/2008, -0/+11totally dude, radical!

      cowabunga!
    • protodon, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1Duh everyone says 'sick' now. Get with the times.
  • tommychuck, on 08/08/2008, -6/+4Wow! Very cool.
  • manzplan, on 08/08/2008, -16/+1dang dial up I cannot watch videos.
    • MasterThief117, on 08/08/2008, -0/+21What is... dial up?
    • feliks2, on 08/08/2008, -1/+15Is that you, ancestor?
    • leighlee, on 08/08/2008, -0/+16ATTENTION: The computers in the museum are for display, not use.

      Someday the museum tour guides will tell the children to go ask their grandparents if they still have the noises made by their dial up connection memorized....

      To which I will reply, "yes, Billy, it sounded a little something like this:
      beep-bep-beep--shhhhhhhhhhhhh---- ting--ting--ting--ting --- shuuuuuu"
    • MasterThief117, on 08/08/2008, -0/+4www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=16475
      ahh, brings back memories.
    • denizen42, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3Just pause it, and wait for the entire download to complete
  • SilentSpyder, on 08/08/2008, -4/+14I want to believe.
  • Lynx55, on 08/08/2008, -3/+57Well, it's cool...but the people were annoying! Shut up already and let us watch it!!
    • sfury, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3***** people suck
    • t0x2c, on 08/08/2008, -2/+1Ya that chick didn't have bad english, she was just retarded. "They move like creatures". Yes, we know that creatures move.
  • pedepy, on 08/08/2008, -11/+6so it happened. oil has come to life.

    /end world/
    • cruzlee, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1For the time being we are we are pretty much beating oil....
  • Mike23132, on 08/08/2008, -1/+12How much?
    • sarixe, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1the ferrofluid should be relatively cheap... my brother did a middle school science fair project with the stuff. awesome.
      • shmittay84, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3I think he was talking about the Asian Girl.
  • vermax, on 08/08/2008, -37/+6it's gorgeous, and has absolutely zero to do with art. but neither does most of the ***** these text-fetish twits foist. they sound like baseball players with their stupid boilerplate, yes we were very excited to show her work, got a great pitching staff, just keep the injuries down, blah blah blah. and she comes off like a total giggling airhead.
    • Puffles, on 08/08/2008, -0/+23You're a pretty good troll, but I've seen better.

      Keep trying. You'll get -100 diggs on a comment one day.
    • matthew2398, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1oh ***** its the art police, telling me what is and what isn't art!
    • Ravatar, on 08/08/2008, -0/+5I'm going to digg you up just to diminish your cause.
  • HiroOfShadows, on 08/08/2008, -3/+112Am I the only one that saw this over a year ago?
    Still, that stuff is really amazing.
    T-1000 here we come...
    • asurroca, on 08/08/2008, -0/+7No, you're definitely not... I'm almost positive ferrofluids have made the front page before; but, damn it, they're so cool, I dugg it anyway!
    • jsd8cc, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3Duplicate stories usually annoy me, but this is cool enough to make it to the front page every 6 months or so.
    • mu0p, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2Yea, and I believe this has been done by other artists before too, so its nothing "groundbreaking" But none the less amazing.

      The other videos ive seen have been in a clear box and have gotten alot more movement
      • fudged71, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1citation needed
        give a link
        sounds cool, you'd better not be playin
      • mu0p, on 08/11/2008, -0/+1Here is a how:to

        http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperi ...

        The video I had on youtube has been removed :
        But I remember it dating back to 2001.

        Basically this brings me back to a discussion I have alot about how Nerds are more of an artist then half the "artists" out there. Sounds messy, but heres a perfect example.

        Erwin Redl, in 2006 did an LED installment, (which was stunning by the way) but none the less, nothing I haven't seen done by any student in engineer school. It was just a matrix of leds on a wall, and thats it. Now like I said, it was amazing, but done before. And by done before i mean, done by nerds in the most amazing ways...you see, if a nerd were to put a matrix of leds on a wall, he would make it interact with the person walking past it, so to say if i were to walk up to the array of leds, they would change colors as I got closer, by using various censors. Erwin Redl, simply just lit them. For so long ive seen artists take a creation by a nerd, simply modify it, then call it "art" instead of a "project"

        And this liquid is another prime example. This procedure is carried out by TONS of scientists, just none of them put it in a gallery.
  • EnjoyTheFact, on 08/08/2008, -13/+1I don't get "art people".
    • NarcisseDeD, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2...And I don't get you. Really.
  • ahawks, on 08/08/2008, -19/+4Ferrofluids. Magnetic liquid. Welcome to highschool physics class.
    • NaziHatinChimp, on 08/08/2008, -3/+22Oh my God you are so much better than everybody. Holy ***** you are awesome. You must get tired carrying that big brain around. I can't wait for your amazing response.
      • vrta, on 08/08/2008, -0/+4He can't reply because he is getting laid all the time...
  • LiquidIse, on 08/08/2008, -6/+17I miss the days when front page stories weren't reposts or trivial obama/mccain rehashes.
    Or both.
    • dsmx, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Well turn off the election coverage stuff then on your settings and stop moaning about it.
  • Brododium, on 08/08/2008, -3/+90Was there a need for the subtitles?
    I understood her perfectly.
    • waydee, on 08/08/2008, -0/+7I thought the same thing
    • sardiax, on 08/08/2008, -1/+35She has an accent but nothing I couldn't understand - certainly not subtitle worthy. I kind of lol'ed myself a little when I realized they were subtitling english.
      • SeekerDarksteel, on 08/08/2008, -1/+20You want a real WTF? On Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter, they subtitled a British guy.

        Yes, that's right, we Americans are so stupid, we can't even understand other native speakers of english. >_>
      • cheapotheclown, on 08/08/2008, -1/+15That speaks more about the mental capacities of UFC fans
      • fxu1989, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2The Japanese and Chinese subtitle their normal programming.

        And it's not the Closed Captioning that you have on the TV to turn on and off. Some shows, especially gameshows it's on all the time.
      • KeniF, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2in Hong Kong, all programs are subtitled, news, (some) game shows, soaps. There's no option to turn it off and they wanna sell their programs to other Asian markets.
      • Millsee, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2At SeekerDarksteel,

        you mean THE native speakers?
    • ninjarabbits, on 08/08/2008, -3/+12Exactly, because it's not like deaf people ever use the internet!
      • sittered, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3Well then they could have subbed the other people too. I doubt that they were subbing her for the deaf.
    • al13n, on 08/08/2008, -0/+13Reminds me of this: http://digg.com/comedy/I_Don_t_Need_Subtitles_3
    • dmourati, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Same here. She was very clear. Maybe she used some non-traditional words like that she met the material but so what. We get it.
    • teamgwho, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3I get what you're saying and agree, but I guess they figured better safe then sorry. And sometimes english speaking people can't understand other english speaking people!

      http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/uk/Court-papers-fu ...
    • ijerry, on 08/08/2008, -4/+1It's because she is Asian and it is an obligatory thing to have subtitles for anyone not from America speaking english. Elitism at its finest...I think I recall a movie or skit making fun of this fact somewhere....
    • MtheoryX, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Reminds me of the scene in Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay where the dick DHS agent is questioning their parents. He's using an interpreter to speak to Harold's Korean parents; however, they already understand and speak perfect English.

      /INB4: That's a stupid movie...it's pretty good if you're drunk/high, although not nearly as good as the first one.
    • tells, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2She should have just spoken in japanese and had someone translate with subtitles instead of saying lines like "so, the morpho tower is good".
    • SheikYabooty, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Doesn't surprise me. Its probably directed at a US audience. Whenever I go to the States my friends have to translate what I'm saying some of the time because people can't understand a word I'm saying.... and I'm Australian! The thing is, everywhere else in the world I've been (Africa, Middle East, South America) people have no trouble understanding me.
    • Dystisis, on 08/08/2008, -1/+0What, does the subtitles bother you? My god...
    • megamod, on 08/09/2008, -0/+1She was reading the subtitles like cue cards
  • buymagicfish, on 08/08/2008, -1/+10I had an opportunity to see one of these in Tokyo, the video doesn't do it justice AT ALL. One of the coolest things i've ever seen.
  • internalEr0r, on 08/08/2008, -2/+4Hmm... What was she trying to invent originally....
    • ninjarabbits, on 08/08/2008, -0/+4tentacles....lots of prickly tentacles....
  • Chronoped, on 08/08/2008, -1/+5I never get tired of watching videos of these things.
  • MadOgre, on 08/08/2008, -1/+6I have that in my shocks in my car.
  • Ghoztt, on 08/08/2008, -1/+4El neato!
  • Corbinwaltz, on 08/08/2008, -1/+28http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me5Zzm2TXh4&feature ...
    More amazing, Less talking!
    • bman85, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2Agreed, i was going to post it too just now, but you beat me too it.
    • Eisim, on 08/09/2008, -0/+2much better. this i digg. thank you
  • StealthyMong, on 08/08/2008, -6/+1Art and Science

    http://digg.com/comedy/World_Record_Black_Snake

    or direct link

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhnUSqWwGk8
    • HiroOfShadows, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Remember that episode of South Park?
      Yeah, THAT was the world record for black snakes.

      Anyways, that has nothing to do with liquid metal. :|
  • NaziHatinChimp, on 08/08/2008, -3/+19I'm looking for John Conner.
  • coolchu001, on 08/08/2008, -3/+8What happens if you touch this liquid?
    • haikuFU, on 08/08/2008, -1/+17You get oil on your hands and have to wash it off.
    • drgmdp, on 08/08/2008, -0/+15you die
    • grneye53, on 08/08/2008, -0/+9the same thing that happen to spiderman in spiderman 3
    • AGONYTUESDAY, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1you get wet. it's just iron filings dissolved in water.
      • eltrev, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3no, it's iron powder in an oil suspension
      • bman85, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Where did you even get the idea to say that? its alot more complex than "iron filings in water"

        Eltrev is pretty close, but still oversimplifying it a bit.
    • Dystisis, on 08/08/2008, -0/+0A flock of baboons jumps out of the liquid tub screaming 'khazaam!' before they rape you in the nostrils. All in the name of art.
  • Enchorito, on 08/08/2008, -2/+9Come with me if you want to live.

  • NathanielJ, on 08/08/2008, -2/+42"What do I need subtitles for!? Can't you understand what I'm saying!?"
    • matthew2398, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1realy winds me up when they stick subtitles on when somone is speeking english its very patronising
      • Dystisis, on 08/08/2008, -2/+0It's not. It is patronising that you think it is patronising. As if not speaking english too well is a bad thing (if you are not from an english speaking country).
  • Princeamor, on 08/08/2008, -0/+4Wow I really hope to see a big giant fountain version of this thing some day!
  • arunforce, on 08/08/2008, -0/+7They need to start selling them.
    • drgmdp, on 08/08/2008, -1/+3remember optic fiber decorative objects? ok, now think again about what you've said
      • Cryoniq, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2Don't ever forget lava lamps while you are at it.. oh and Tamagotchi.. eeek.. and Furbee.. *pant pant pant*
  • DeusNova, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2Am I the only person who was reminded of Gurren Laggan?
  • voxtarri, on 08/08/2008, -2/+2gotta love that "likkid" material
  • jimmick, on 08/08/2008, -2/+15Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it
    *breath
    Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it Touch it
    • DubiousDrewski, on 08/08/2008, -2/+3Kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty
      touch it
      Kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty
      touch it

      Is that what you meant?
    • dinot, on 08/08/2008, -1/+2I usually get slapped in the face when I say that.
  • halogenik, on 08/08/2008, -1/+18http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpBxCnHU8Ao

    I thought this was the best video. They used two magnets, one on top the other on the bottom.
    • poorlilmonkey, on 08/08/2008, -1/+4This vid is better than the original video.

      Looks like venom
    • zip000, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1That is just plain cool.
  • allengeer, on 08/08/2008, -5/+3wait so her piece is a magnet and ferroliquid? not really all that creative I would think. I guess framing ferrofluid as "art" maybe. But I mean shes not doing anything. Inducing a magnetic field in ferrofluid makes cool designs always. You don't have to be all that talented.
    "I don't think audiences in America have seen. . ." pretty much every chem/physics class has a ferrofluid demonstration.
    • UntoldGood, on 08/08/2008, -1/+2I have seen this in person. It is NOT just 'a magnet and ferroliquid'. That is like saying a Picasso is just paint and canvas or a Duchamp just trash and a pedestal. It is the way the ferroliquid moves over the form. There is a lot to it. There are other videos on YouTube of 'a magnet and ferroliquid' and it is not At All as cool as this.

      Think of it as a moving sculpture, and enjoy.
    • teamgwho, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1You say "But I mean shes not doing anything." then you say " Inducing a magnetic field in ferrofluid makes cool designs alway"

      So pick a position. Either she did something cool or she didn't.

      Different types of structure (in this case a track that goes down spirally) and the surface area (I believe there were bumps here and there) will produce different effects, as ill changing the level of magnetism produced. So because of HOW she put it all together, that's why THIS particular effect was created. Let's see you do it.
    • Terrk, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Wait, so it's just some paint and a brush? Hell, everyone has seen that! /s
  • P1um, on 08/08/2008, -1/+2i must touch it
  • urlostinmyworld, on 08/08/2008, -2/+5It's called a ferrofluid.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrofluid
    • kjax82, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1That's interesting about the possible medical uses of destroying tumors.
    • Ninjab3ar, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1We know... It's in the description.
  • Kaijudoking, on 08/08/2008, -5/+3It's FLUBBER!
  • leighlee, on 08/08/2008, -0/+12That would make the most nifty, oil-based Christmas tree ever.
    • Intamin, on 08/09/2008, -0/+1Good luck putting presents under it!
  • btschul, on 08/08/2008, -1/+22Here is a sample of the cesspool of intelligence that is the Youtube comment section: " i dont realy like asian people they have wierd eyes and are yellow like wee."
    Brilliant.
  • twmulloy, on 08/08/2008, -4/+1yoko is at it again, always breaking ***** up.
  • georgeketigian, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1Totally building one of those...
  • johnsna2, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1My spider sense is tingling. Symbiote?
  • diggrnumber1, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1i dugg this even though i submitted a video about this before. here is the video i submitted several months ago. it is a demonstration of the new art form:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me5Zzm2TXh4&feature ...
  • PineApplePete, on 08/08/2008, -2/+2***** AWESOME
  • nraphael, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1Liki metal?
  • Ch0mpr, on 08/08/2008, -1/+2that was ridiculously SICK!
  • DuffyDirect, on 08/08/2008, -0/+5so how do i buy some to play with?
    • AGONYTUESDAY, on 08/08/2008, -2/+1buy iron filings, buy water, dissolve, buy electromagnets, get a bowl, have fun. it isnt that complicated.
      • Pic0, on 08/08/2008, -0/+1water? no... motor oil
      • feignNU, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2err...yeah, iron filings in water aren't quite gonna do the trick. Check out this site though: http://www.teachersource.com/ElectricityAndMagneti ...

        They have bulk ferrofluid for sale for 150 dollars a liter, as well as some ferrofluid demo kits you can buy to get the hang of using it. It would be a sweet project and it doesn't look like it's even all that pricey or hard. Sweet!
  • Mpwns, on 08/08/2008, -2/+3looks like someone did acid in college.
    • Millsee, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1Why, because it's different to your rigid mindset?
      • crazy0, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1maybe umm because he can relate?
      • Mpwns, on 08/08/2008, -1/+1yes i can relate, i did salvia while i was on acid and it kinda looked like that but not in that way but very close since i was outside it was more brightly colored like gold, i guess it was the sun making everything look golden but it was a trip and even bigger trip to see someone make art out of it. after you do shrooms or acid, you never look at art the same way anymore.Picasso's work just screams i did a lot of drugs. and after my acid trip was done i felt like i had to do something creative with my life so now I'm messing around with music a lot and must say the acid was right i never had so much fun mixing records all day long.
  • grneye53, on 08/08/2008, -0/+2great digg, nice job !
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