The prime numbers appear in “self-similar” groupings, meaning that between peaks of certain heights, there are groupings of smaller peaks, and so on. The team discovered strong indications of such a ...

Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also ...

To get a sense of these patterns, consider one that is slightly simpler than the polynomial progressions Peluse worked with. Start with 2 and keep adding 3: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, and so on. This pattern — ...

Pick any large set of random data you like. Look at the first digit of all the numbers. You're going to see a lot of ones. It's not just a coincidence.

The first few primes are 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11, becoming more sporadic higher in the number line. Torquato and his colleagues have found that that, when considered over large swaths of the number line, ...

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

Newcastle mascot, Maggie Magpie has a song and movement routine to help students learn all about number patterns. This is a great refresher for pupils and will get them physically active too.