The number "ninety-seven" is a natural number that follows ninety-six and precedes ninety-eight. It is represented numerically as 97 and is an odd number. In mathematics, it is classified as a prime number, meaning it has no divisors other than 1 and itself. In the context of years, 1997 was notable for various events, including the release of the popular film Titanic. Additionally, in science, 97 is significant in the periodic table as it corresponds to the element berkelium, which has the atomic number 97.