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Life & fun · July 19, 2020

Abakcus

Collection of the best mathematics and science stuff

Abakcus launched on July 19, 2020 with 111 votes, #341 of 4,305 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

What it does

Abakcus is the collection of perfect sources about math and science. On Abakcus, you can actively search and discover all the best articles, books, projects, videos, and tools you’re looking for.

Math, science, education, and design: videos, tools, books, articles, lists, and gadgets — hand-picked, one calm place.

Long reads on mathematics, science, and corners of the web that still feel human — picked slowly, written by Ali with a light touch, and meant to stick with you after you close the tab. What Is Mathematics Good For? — Nobody loves a thing because it is useful. A manifesto on why mathematics is good for nothing — and, for that very reason, good for everything. 17 Best Books About Bees, Beekeeping, and Honeybees — Swarm democracy, the waggle dance, honey-hunting history, and three novels — seventeen books about bees, and what each one actually gives you. 68 Best Geometry Books for Mathematicians and Designers — Set a topologist's library beside a graphic designer's and the intersection turns…from abakcus.com

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