Although prime numbers are a mathematical concept everyone learns about in elementary school, extremely large prime numbers form the backbone of some of the most complex technologies in modern ...

Prime numbers are crucial for tech like RSA encryption, so understanding them from every angle is essential for maximum security.

Although prime numbers are a mathematical concept everyone learns about in elementary school, extremely large prime numbers form the backbone of some of the most complex technologies in modern ...

A University of Virginia mathematician’s research reveals a surprising connection between integer partitions and prime numbers, earning him national recognition.

Number theorist Yitang Zhang tackled a problem that could tame the randomness of prime numbers. Credit: George Csicsery/Zala Films A mathematician who went from obscurity to luminary status in ...

A basic feature of number theory, prime numbers are also a fundamental building block of computer science, from hashtables to cryptography.