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Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, catch a tiger by the toe – so the rhyme goes. But even children know that counting-out rhymes like this are no help at making a truly random choice. Perhaps you remember when ...

Abstract: True random number generators (TRNGs) perform an irreplaceable role in securing information systems. In this brief, a lightweight hybrid entropy source TRNG implementation scheme based on ...

We investigate how current noisy quantum computers can be leveraged for generating secure random numbers certified by Quantum Mechanics. While random numbers can be generated and certified in a device ...

We can’t underscore enough the criticality of having strong, secure passwords for your online accounts. It’s your first line of defense against cyberattacks. On that note, the most secure passwords ...

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht during the football team’s media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, on Friday, July 25, 2025. Becht, a redshirt junior, threw for 3,505 yards and 25 ...

The universe now has an open, quantum-powered dice roll—free, provable, and ready for anyone to use. Credit: Shutterstock NIST’s CURBy beacon transforms quantum “spooky action” into certified random ...

Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Very little in this life is truly random. A coin flip is ...