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Abakcus is the collection of perfect videos, short films and documentaries about mathematics and science.
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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…
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.…
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Richard Feynman – Ode To A Flower
In one interview on BBC for the Horizon, Richard Feynman shared a conversation that we call this monologue “Ode to the Flower.”
The Math in Futurama: How 93 Cents Turned into 4.3 Billion Dollars?
Futurama is a beloved cartoon that aired in the early 2000s. The show followed the adventures of a pizza delivery boy, FRY, who found himself cryogenically frozen for 1000 years.…
Humpback Whales Use Fibonacci Sequence for Their Bubble-Net Feeding
This is the mesmerizing moment a group of humpback whales uses the bubble-net feeding technique to make a spiral to hunt for krill.
The Hardest Geometry Question in Rushmore
Have you ever watched the movie Rushmore? It's a quirky, charming film that tells the story of Max Fischer, a high school student with big dreams, a big heart, and…
This Cyclist Goes Faster by Flying Like Superman
Cycling is not just a physical activity but also a science. The key lies in finding ways to make yourself more aerodynamic, which would reduce wind resistance and ultimately lead…
Lunch Atop A Skyscraper: The Story Behind The 1932 Photo
There are photos that have become timeless and iconic since they captured a moment and an atmosphere that marked history. One of those pictures came into existence in 1932, capturing…
Car-Free Town of Zermatt, Switzerland
Traffic, congestion, and carbon emissions are among the most pressing issues that cities around the world are currently dealing with. In response, some cities are taking bold steps to combat…
Antworks
Antworks is a captivating short video that will leave you in awe of the wonders of nature. Through the brilliant work of artist Catherine Chalmers and some leafcutter ants, you…
Process of Mass Producing Pencils
In a small town in Japan, a factory specializing in the production of pencils is bustling with activity. Through a stunning video, viewers are given a glimpse into each and…
4K Aurora Timelapse Compilation from Fort Yukon, Alaska
As we go through life, we all have that one thing we dream of experiencing before we bid farewell to this world. For me, that one thing is watching the…
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…
How A Ballpoint Pen Works Close Up?
A ballpoint pen is nothing short of a marvel of modern engineering – beneath that humble and inconspicuous exterior lies a surprisingly complex internal mechanism.
Dance of Mars and Jupiter
Mathematics is truly an incredible language that transcends time and space to unify the universe. From our understanding of celestial mechanics and astronomical events, it's undeniable that mathematics governs the…
Forest Therapy
In early January 2021, Dimitar Karanikolov captured this serene top-down drone shot from the Mexican jungle that has gained worldwide attention for its calming beauty. And he called his work…
Turning Coloured Pencil into a Beautiful Vase
Olivier Gomis, a French craftsman, has recently amazingly shown off his skills. He skillfully glued and pressed hundreds of colored pencils together and then wood-turned them into a beautiful spiral…
WaterLight: the Clean Energy Revolution
WaterLight is a revolutionary breakthrough in clean energy technology, providing electrical power using only salt water. According to the World Health Organization, at least 840 million people worldwide have no…
Why Spider Silk is Stronger Than Steel?
Spider silk is one of the strongest materials known to man. Scientists have been trying to figure out why it is so strong and resilient for centuries. As it turns…
Four Minutes With Terence Tao
Terence Tao is a gifted mathematician and recipient of prestigious awards such as the 2006 Fields Medal and the 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics. Terence was recently interviewed by Simons…
Freeze Soap Bubbles In Winter
After temperatures plummeted, Dexter Britain recorded beautiful pictures of a soap bubble freezing over into a delicate snow globe.
The Math Problems in Good Will Hunting
The movie “Good Will Hunting” features math problems related to graph theory and linear algebra. Matt Damon portrays the main character, Will Hunting, who is able to solve problems on…
Kenichi Kanazawa Colour Sound
Kenichi Kanazawa has created his own incredible visual art form of cymatic sound. Kenichi manipulates multicolored sand atop a steel tabletop to show off this phenomenon and show the geometry…
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