From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives

As people celebrate Pi Day this March 14, the mathematical constant continues to be part of everyday life for scientists and ...
Investopedia

Comprehensive Guide to Aggregate Functions: Definition and Examples

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
Scientific American

How to find pi in randomness all around you

Celebrate Pi Day and read all about how this number pops up across math and science on our special Pi Day page. Grab something circular, like a cup, measure the distance around the circle, and divide ...
IEEE

Verifiable Random Function Schemes Based on SM2 Digital Signature Algorithm and its Applications for Committee Elections

Abstract: A verifiable random function (VRF) is a pseudorandom function that enables source verification. By providing a public verification key and accompanying proof with the output, all parties can ...
Security Boulevard

The Developer’s Practical Guide to Passwordless Authentication in 2026

Why Passwords Are Still a Developer's Problem in 2026. The case against password-based authentication is well-established in the IAM community, but the practical implications for ...