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The videos that Abakcus team choose every week most likely will be able to teach you more than you could ever learn in college.
Abakcus is the collection of perfect videos, short films and documentaries about mathematics and science.

Ferrolic Clock by Zelf Koelman
Fast forward 50 years to the birth of one of the most extraordinary watches ever created – Ferrolic. Combining engineering, design, and artistry, Koelman harnessed the mesmerizing properties of ferrofluid…
- Design ,

Ghostcube
Crafted from interlocking wooden cubes, the Ghostcube offers a captivating experience as it effortlessly twists, turns, and folds into intricate shapes that resemble the art of origami.
- Design ,
- Engineering ,
- Geometry ,

The Silent Flight of an Owl
Owls have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with their mysterious, silent flight. Recently, an intriguing experiment has shed new light on how these amazing birds can sneak up…

Why Do Fireflies Flash in Unison?
Fireflies don't just flash randomly. Mathematician Steven Strogatz shares how he's used math to uncover the synchronization in nature.
- Mathematics ,
- Nature ,

Synchronizing Fireflies
In the heart of Thailand's mangrove forests, a remarkable spectacle unfolds each night—a phenomenon that captures both the imagination of nature enthusiasts and the curiosity of biologists
- Nature ,

Synchronization of Thirty-Two Metronomes
The spontaneous synchronization of thirty-two metronomes offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the world of physics and chaos theory.
- Physics ,
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Compressed 02
In a fascinating blend of art and science, time-lapse videos showcasing the interaction between soap bubbles and ferrofluid create a spectacle that is both unsettling and captivating. In Compressed 02,…
- Physics ,

Richard Feynman – Very Big Numbers
Richard Feynman's fascination with very big numbers underscores the importance of imagination in scientific discovery. As physics enthusiasts and science students, we are reminded that while the numbers may be…

Destroying LEGO Towers: A Journey Through Engineering and Creativity
he builder behind the Brick Technology YouTube channel tests this combination in a series of increasingly complex LEGO machines, all with a single goal: destroying LEGO towers.
- Engineering ,
- Physics ,

Beauty of Mathematics
In “Beauty of Mathematics,” a remarkable work by Yann Pineill and Nicolas Lefaucheux, we discover how mathematics unveils the intricate patterns and structures that underpin our everyday world.
- Mathematics ,
- Nature ,
- Physics ,

Toposcape
An audiovisual piece made up of over four thousand still images pulled from Google Earth, individually edited, and then manually sequenced to Midnight by Caravan Palace.

Braving the Chill: -37F Winter in Yellowstone National Park
Winter in Yellowstone transforms into a land of extremes: the collision of boiling water from the park’s famed geysers with the Frost King’s touch creates an ethereal tableau of steam…
- Nature ,

The Physics of Kung Fu
In an intersection of martial arts and digital artistry, Tobias Gremmler, a German visual artist, captures the spirit of Kung Fu through his captivating digital renderings.

The Fascinating Science of Snowflakes in 4 Minutes Explained by Brian Cox
From the Royal Society, physicist Brian Cox explains how snowflakes form, why each snowflake is unique, and debunks an age-old myth about the color of snowflakes in a short 4-minute…

Discovering the Rare Video Interview with John Von Neumann on Youtube
The interview was conducted on the educational television show "America's Youth Wants to Know" in 1956. At that time, Von Neumann was serving as the Commissioner of the Atomic Energy…

1000 Matches: The Magic of Tomohiro Okazaki
1000 Matches starts slowly with a single matchstick performing simple tricks like walking or standing on its head. However, as the video progresses, the matches become more adventurous and daring.…
- Arts ,
- Stop Motion ,

Poemotion by Takahiro Kurashima: An Interactive Book of Moire Patterns
Stillness exists in motion. From a new vision, comes a new force that generates a new world. Poemotion is the way to see a new world.
- Arts ,
- Books ,
- Mathematics ,

Mikhail Sadovnikov’s Mesmerizing Sand Art
Have you heard of the talented mathematician and artist Mikhail Sadovnikov? If not, you're in for a real treat. Sadovnikov has taken the art world by storm with his mesmerizing…
- Arts ,
- Mathematics ,

The Enduring Power of Books Through Carl Sagan’s Eyes
Books have always been a powerful medium for knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. They have stood the test of time, from the earliest scrolls and manuscripts to the latest digital formats.…

Kokichi Sugihara’s Mind-Bending Optical Illusions
Optical illusions are fascinating due to their ability to distort our perception of reality. But have you ever seen Kokichi Sugihara's three-dimensional optical illusions that appear to defy the laws…
- Arts ,
- Mathematics ,
- Physics ,

Crazy Circle Illusion: Are These Dots Moving in a Circle?
Have you ever seen a mind-bending illusion that left you struggling to believe in reality? This Brusspup's Crazy Circle Illusion was a viral sensation that swept the internet and left…
- Geometry ,

Why so many people need glasses now?
Have you noticed that more and more people around you are wearing glasses these days? Well, you are not alone, as the rates of myopia or near-sightedness have been increasing…
- Big Questions ,
- Science ,

To Scale: TIME – A Short Film That Puts Human Existence into Perspective
As humans, we often think of time in terms of days, weeks, and years, but the universe has been around for nearly 14 billion years – a timeline that’s almost…

Why Do Honeybees Love Hexagons?
Have you ever stopped to admire the intricate pattern of a honeycomb? It’s truly a marvel of nature. But have you ever wondered why honeybees love hexagons to construct their…
- Geometry ,
- Mathematics ,
- Nature ,

Cinematic Timelapse of LNG Powered AIDAnova Cruise Ship
Here is a fascinating timelapse video that you don't see every day! It's not just any ship; it's the AIDAnova Cruise Ship - a magnificent modern-day structure that's 1,100 feet…
- Engineering ,
- Physics ,

Young David Attenborough Records First Lemur Sounds
Back in 1960, a curious and adventurous young David Attenborough embarked on an extraordinary mission to record the audio of Madagascar's largest lemur, the indri.
- Animals ,

Magnetic Fields in Slow Motion
Magnetic Games demonstrates how magnetic fields work by placing a powerful magnet underneath a tray of magnetite sand. The result is a mesmerizing display of sand slowly connecting with the…

How Do You Fly a Kite Indoors?
If you thought flying a kite outdoors was impressive, get ready to be blown away by Spence "Watty" Watson's indoor kite flying skills. At the Texas Kite Fest, Watson flew…
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