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\nFinding the biggest prime number might not only have applications in computing, it could also win you some serious money. Here’s how. The ‘Ham Sandwich Theorem’ Will Change How You See the Universe… Seriously - Read More: How a FedEx...\nFinding the biggest prime number might not only have applications in computing, it could also win you some serious money. Here’s how. The ‘Ham Sandwich Theorem’ Will Change How You See the Universe… Seriously - Read More: How a FedEx employee discovered the world’s largest prime number “Pace first became interested in searching for primes back in 2003, when he read an article about the discovery of the 40th known Mersenne prime— a special kind of prime number, and a rare, numerical creature.” Largest prime number ever found has over 23 million digits “The new prime number, known as M77232917, is one million digits larger than the previous record. It is also a particularly rare type of prime called a Mersenne prime, meaning that it is one less than a power of two.” Welcome to GIMPS, the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search “GIMPS was founded in 1996 by George Woltman. The software ran on Intel i386 systems using hand-tuned assembly code for the critical calculations, resulting in highly optimized Lucas-Lehmer code. It wasn't long before GIMPS had its first discovery in November of that same year, showing the effectiveness of distributed computing in harnessing spare computer cycles in a coordinated effort.” ____________________ Elements is more than just a science show. It’s your science-loving best friend, tasked with keeping you updated and interested on all the compelling, innovative and groundbreaking science happening all around us. Join our passionate hosts as they help break down and present fascinating science, from quarks to quantum theory and beyond. Seeker explains every aspect of our world through a lens of science, inspiring a new generation of curious minds who want to know how today’s discoveries in science, math, engineering and technology are impacting our lives, and shaping our future. Our stories parse meaning from the noise in a world of rapidly changing information. Visit the Seeker website Elements on Facebook Subscribe now! Seeker on Twitter Seeker on Facebook Seeker\n
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