John PavlusSocial Links NavigationScience WriterJohn Pavlus is a nonfiction writer and filmmaker based in Portland, OR. He focuses on science, tech, business and design. Latest articles by John Pavlus How public key cryptography really works, using only simple math By John Pavlus published 5 April 25 The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure. Mathematics Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Science news this week: AI lies and North America's 'dripping' crust2Thousands of strange, blobby creatures are washing up on California beaches3Massive magma eruptions may have ripped Africa and South America apart 4Estrogen may spur the body to make opioids after injury5NASA launches rockets into auroras, creating breathtaking lights in Alaskan skies (photos)
How public key cryptography really works, using only simple math By John Pavlus published 5 April 25 The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure.
