Hairy balls

[NobbyNobbs]

No, the title isn't inaccurate. And no, it's almost certainly not what you are thinking.

But it's probably the coolest thing I've seen in awhile.

(Yes, I know it's CGI, but it's a really neat use of CGI.)

 

[rymdman]

Nice visualisations and great combo of entertainment, aesthetics and scientific content.

Found the website with the makers of the film, explaining the project:
http://www.semiconductorfilms.com/root/Magnetic_Movie/Magnetic.htm

And an interview with the makers:
http://www.animateprojects.org/films/by_date/2007/atv_semi