Mirai Mizue

CHAOTIC ORDER from MIRAI_MIZUE on Vimeo.

robotmafia tells us: "Mirai Mizue is a representative figure of the new generation of abstract animation in Japan. His films have been shown in more than 100 festivals in about 20 countries. His strong obsession towards cells forces him to draw every frame with surprising density. His rhythmical animation overwhelms viewers."

you can see a few more of his videos and follow his progress here

The Oldest Living Thing in the World

"Rachel Sussman photographed some of “The Oldest Living Things In The World”. This actinobacteria from Siberia (above) is supposed to be over 400,000 years old. Mind blowing."

via today and tomorrow

Diatom Art

From the website:

"Diatoms are one of several groups of algae which biomineralize silicate. Deposition of silicate results in rigid, opaline cell walls which can take on a complex variety of geometric shapes. Their beauty has delighted generations of researchers, and diatoms are studied by hobbyists as well as professionals. In Victorian times, it was a popular pastime to painstakingly mount cleaned shells, or frustules on permanent slides and admire their intricate structure. The most spectacular manifestation of this endeavor was the creation of "arranged" slides - microscopic pictures only a millimeter or two across, made out of individually placed diatom shells."

Diatom Art

via an old friend: the museum of dust

Drone Corp

Just when I was getting into a bit of a rut, not finding anything new and exciting, I stumble into Drone Corp's collection of visual artifacts.

Now I want my four hours back.

Peacock Mite

Peacock Mite. Lovely.

via drone corp

Minuscule

First image from Molbiol.ru (via peacay's blog)
Third image from New Scientist (via BLDBLG)

Waxy

Wax crystals on a leaf surface. Part of tossthecamera's out of science set.