As they get larger, prime numbers spread out, separated by growing gaps which make the search more challenging ...

Former Nvidia programmer Luke Durant’s search led to the groundbreaking discovery of the world’s largest known prime number in nearly six years.

To test the primality of a number, the GIMPS programs run a probable prime test, and, if the test produces a successful result, the number is almost conclusively a new prime number. From there ...

Test anxiety is something many students struggle with, but it’s often misunderstood. Most people think it’s caused by the pressure of limited time, tough material, or high expectations.

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