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UNTIL now, everything we have made has been stupid. This week, we are giving a circuit a brain. To do this, we will use a BBC micro:bit, a tiny entry-level ...

If you want to start an argument in certain circles, claim to have a random number generation algorithm. Turns out that producing real random numbers is hard, which is why people often turn to strange ...

Linux kernel developers are moving forward with plans to remove the crypto_rng API layer, a long-standing component of the ...

Randomness is incredibly useful. People often draw straws, throw dice or flip coins to make fair choices. Random numbers can enable auditors to make completely unbiased selections. Randomness is also ...