Uncovering Hidden Treasures: 3 IIT Students' Primality-Test Algorithm

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Three IIT undergrad students have developed a new algorithm for primality testing of integers, utilizing a centuries-old formula and basic high school mathematics. This discovery highlights the potential for uncovering more hidden mathematical insights through straightforward approaches. The discussion also references Britney Gallivan's research on folding, suggesting a connection between simple concepts and significant discoveries in mathematics. Links to relevant stories and resources are provided for further exploration of these topics.
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This is an old news, but isn't it impressive? 3 IIT undergrad students discovered a newer algorithm for primality-tests-of-an-integer as part of their undergrad student project. That even using some centuries old well known formula and just high school mathematics. Wondering how many such low hanging hidden treasures would be out there, to be discovered.
 
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That reminds me of Britney Gallivan's research on folding:
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/12times.htm
 
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