The algorithms that computers use for randomness are known as pseudo-random number generators. These are based on initial input values, or seeds," and if you've ever played a game like Minecraft ...

As you might imagine, these are highly protected by the game producers [.]” That said, there are ways computers can create truly random numbers.

Randomness can be a Good Thing. If your system generates truly random numbers, it can avoid and withstand network packet collisions just one of many applications. Here's what you need to know about ...

Random number generation is a key part of cybersecurity and encryption, and it is applied to many apps used in everyday life, both for business and leisure. These numbers help create unique keys ...

Random numbers are crucial for computing, but our current algorithms aren’t truly random. Researchers at Brown University have now found a way to tap into the fluctuations of quasiparticles to ...

Cryptography, too, relies heavily on random numbers for the generation of unbreakable keys. Better, cheaper ways of generating and handling such numbers are therefore always welcome.

I want to generate random numbers with a certain maximum, minimum, median and mean. For instance, I might want numbers between 3 and 20, with a median of 6 and a mean of 8.5.

Single skyrmion true random number generator using local dynamics and interaction between skyrmions. Nature Communications, 2022; 13 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-28334-4 ...