Probably unsurprisingly, mathematicians, math majors, and other numeric types flock to the internet in order to eagerly debate and discuss their research, theories, discoveries, and learn as much as their can about their chosen profession. Numerous blogs beyond these flit about online, so please consider this list a primer of what all is available to explore. They have been chosen due to their comparatively active (at the time of this writing) update schedule and generous archives – but never discount the links they provide that may not have found their way to the top 50! Every math blogger has something to offer the community as a whole, and students eagerly hoping for a broad, informed, and eclectic perspective would do well to seek out all the various corners they can find.

1. Math-Blog : Covering almost every aspect of mathematics, this fantastic blog holds great appeal to students because of its accessible articles and excellent book reviews and recommendations.

2. Tanya Khovanova’s Math Blog : Tanya Khovanova blogs about a broad spectrum of math-related topics, including issues related to working as a woman in a predominately male field.

3. (x, why?) : Math majors in need of a palate cleanser will greatly appreciate this regularly-updated collection of related comics and other bits of humor.

4. Mathematics under the Microscope : Take an intriguing peek into how math drives everyday objects, concepts, and even people’s perceptions.

5. The n-Category Café : The n-Category Café recently relocated from here, so the initially listed blog appears to feature far less content than actually available. Several math students and professionals generate content involving the subject and its complex relationship with philosophy and physics.

6. Not Even Wrong : Along with its accompanying book, Not Even Wrong lovingly and painstakingly dissects a broad spectrum of different math and physics issues.

7. 360 : An eclectic collective of mathematicians affiliated with a couple of different colleges enjoy blogging on an excellent variety of relevant subjects and news stories.

8. The Unapologetic Mathematician : One of The Unapologetic Mathematician’s ultimate goals revolves around bringing formulas and functions and concepts to everyday people – making this an excellent resource for students in need of clarification or a quick refresher.

9. Wild About Math! : Like The Unapologetic Mathematician, Wild About Math! hopes to share a passion for the multifaceted discipline with a general audience with little to no formal training.

10. God Plays Dice : Michael Lugo dissects a multitude of different mathematical concepts and philosophies with no real preference for one element or another.

11. Annoying Precision : MIT student Qiaochu Yuan blogs about his ever-changing favorite aspects of math, though “generally they are centered on algebraic combinatorics and arithmetic geometry.”

12. Gowers’s Weblog : Though his archives may not overflow with the same amount of postings as other listed blogs, prestigious Fields Medal winner Tim Gowers provides math students with a necessary resource in their education.

13. What’s new : Terence Tao keeps his rightfully earned audience informed of his latest mathematical discoveries and research in a highly informative and accessible manner.

14. Good Math, Bad Math : Mark Chu-Carroll, a software engineer with Google, painstakingly and passionately deconstructs many of the fallacies he sees in the practices and theories floating about the industry.

15. bit-player : The engaging Brian Hayes writes about the intimate relationship between computing and mathematics as well as how the latter comes to influence other aspects of daily life and the sciences.

16. Gyre&Gimble : Many people do not realize how math even intersects with language structure and processes, and this amazing blog points out the intricacies and nuances of these interactions.

17. Division by Zero : Like many other math bloggers, Dave Richeson at Division by Zero enjoys looking at the relationship between his field and others – this time with an eye for academic issues, technology, and puzzles.

18. Rigorous Trivialities : Because Rigorous Trivialities has been around for so long, it is interesting to make note of its metamorphosis over time to focus on different elements of the discipline.

19. MathNotations : Math students of different stripes can appreciate the frequent challenges and problems posed on this blog – and those hoping to someday teach at the K-12 level will enjoy the advice.

20. Secret Blogging Seminar : 8 Berkeley mathematicians weigh in on the current news and issues that affect their practices in addition to updates on their own research and insights.

21. Pat’sBlog : Fans of general math problems, news stories, essays, and other postings related to their passion will enjoy perusing the archives here at Pat’sBlog.

22. The Numbers Guy : Carl Bialik with the Wall Street Journal blogs on the role of numbers and math in daily life, presenting the material in a way that a broad audience can enjoy and understand.

23. Steven Strogats at Opinionator Blog : This offering from The New York Times covers an extensive range of different math-related topics, making Opinionator an excellent read for students and general readers alike.

24. A Mind for Madness : Creativity and logic converge together in an exceedingly engaging mélange of math, art, physics, and philosophy.

25. Concrete Nonsense : Several mathematicians offer up their varying opinions on a nice, eclectic selection of topics, theories and practices.

26. F_un mathematics : Any students studying math must bookmark this blog, which provides readers with a broad selection of undergraduate and graduate concerns, quotes, research, webcasts, and much, much more.

27. E. Kowalski’s blog : Beyond the insightfully mathematical, E. Kowalski’s blog diverges into other interesting topics such as animals and exercise as well.

28. Arcadian Functor : Math students with an affinity for physics find themselves treated to some provocative theories and useful lessons in applying math to science.

29. Combinatorics and more : Gil Kalai works and blogs primarily on combinatorics, specifically those of the geometric variety, though he will write about other mathematical constructs on occasion.

30. The Accidental Mathematician : University of British Colombia professor Izabella Laba mainly focuses on math-related issues, but she will sometimes turn an eye to feminism as well – most especially her experiences as a woman in a predominately male discipline.

31. The Geomblog : The Geomblog’s core focus revolves around computational geometry, theoretical computer science, and algorithms, though other relevant news and topics do crop up from time to time as well.

32. Konrad Voelkel’s Blog : Available in both English and German, the blog operated by University of Freiberg math student offers readers some great articles on his research and findings.

33. Gödel’s Lost Letter and P=NP : Georgia Tech computer science professor Dick Lipton weighs in on his theories regarding computation and the role math plays in keeping it barreling ahead.

34. 0xDE : Take an excellent peek into how math (specifically geometry) can influence beautiful works of art – among other fascinating and related postings, of course.

35. Computational Complexity : Stay up-to-date on some of the latest ideas, news, and insights from the mathematical and computational fields with this highly informative and valuable resource.

36. Disquisitiones Mathematicae : Math students who drop by this blog are treated to expositions and step-by-step lessons on a few different subjects in addition to other worthwhile insights and analyses.

37. Hydrobates : Alan Rendall thoughtfully reflects on his experiences and philosophies regarding his mathematical background, though most of what his blog discusses revolves around its role in biology and medicine.

38. MAA Minute Math : The Mathematical Association of America posts up some nice little challenges for the enthusiastic student to practice his or her skills in a low-pressure setting.

39. MAA NumberADay : Every day, The Mathematical Association of America blogs about a different number and what makes it special in math, pop culture, and other facets of human existence.

40. Math for Love : Written with a broad audience in mind, Math for Love breaks down the titular subject and infuses it with creativity, aesthetics, education, and culture for a truly unique reading experience.

41. Deb’s Mathematics Blog : In spite of reaching out to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as the collegiate set, there is still plenty to appreciate with About.com’s portal to mathematics and its applications.

42. Teaching College Math : Maria A. Anderson provides her readers with an intriguing, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the methods behind teaching math on the college level – including how textbooks and software get put together, worksheets, and many other amazing supplementary resources.

43. xkcd : Read the “blag” that accompanies the wildly popular math-related webcomic xkcd, which usually posts up puzzles and other treats in addition to the expected site news.

44. Casting Out Nines : Franklin College associate professor Robert Talbert generates some interesting content for the Casting Out Nines blog, concerning himself with overlaps between math, technology, and teaching.

45. squareCircleZ : Murray Bourne – also known as Zac – has penned nearly half a thousand blog entries on math alone, delving into almost any imaginable element. Other posts revolve around computers, the internet, travel, media, culture, and more topics.

46. Walking Randomly : This fun, eclectic blog pieces together bits and pieces of cool ideas and news from the mathematics, computer science, programming, physics, and music disciplines.

47. Natural Blogarithms : Scott Franklin shares his thoughts on math, bioinformatics, and even faith and spiritual issues that tie it all together. Be sure to explore his reading list as well!

48. yofx : Math students and general academics alike can both appreciate yofx’s compelling take on the way numbers, theorems, and other concepts come to shape daily life.

49. sumidiot : University of Virginia graduate student Nick Hamblet tends to focus mainly on math, his relevant research, and computer science and internet issues, though on occasion he will discuss other topics as well.

50. komplexify! : Because math and mathematicians need a break, this intelligent blog includes liberal arts and personal musings alongside its numbers and concepts.

Math majors and professionals alike can benefit from what these incredible, intelligent bloggers have to say on a wide variety of relevant topics. Be sure to peruse what all of them have to say regardless of whether or not they are listed here in order to gain a broad insight on everything the community has to say about geometry, algebra, calculus, and the myriad other facets of the mathematical discipline.