An unbelievable desk sculpture featuring magnetic liquid that spikes and spins around the center screw in a mesmerizing blend of science and art. Ferrofluid was originally invented by NASA in the 1960's as a prototype rocket fuel, useful because it could be pulled into the engines using magnets in a zero gravity environment. In fact, its original formula was 85% RP1 rocket fuel (a highly refined kerosene), 10% nano sized magnetite particles (so you could move the fuel using magnets), and 5% Oleic Acid(to keep the magnetite from clumping). It didn't take off as a rocket fuel (partially because RP1 is notoriously hard to ignite) but has found many industrial uses over the years, from magnetic adjustable shocks in luxury cars, to voice coils in loudspeakers, and even magnetic bearings in hard drives. We find it much more exciting to use as an artistic medium.