For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine that someone gives you a list of five numbers: 1, 6, 21, 107, and—wait for it—47,176,870. Can you guess what comes next? If ...

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Otto Kemp (4) prepares for the pitch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Philadelphia ...

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The 2025 Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Florida ecosystems. The winner, Taylor Stanberry, removed 60 Burmese pythons and took home a $10,000 prize. The 10-day ...

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Across the United States, local agencies have become immigration enforcers under a federal program officials say strengthens public safety, but critics warn spreads fear, erodes trust and threatens ...

Elon Musk shared a chart during a get-out-the-vote rally in Wisconsin over the weekend, which he claimed showed millions of noncitizens received Social Security numbers during former President Joe ...

If you've ever called your carrier's customer service to activate a prepaid SIM card or troubleshoot a malfunctioning Android SIM card or iPhone SIM, then you've likely needed your ICCID number. The ...

4 keys to writing modern Python Here’s what you need to know (and do) if you want to write Python like it’s 2025, not 2005. How to use uv, the super-fast Python package installer Last but not least, ...