The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a private research university located in Pasadena, California. Established in 1891, Caltech is renowned for its strong emphasis on science and engineering. The institution has a small student body, fostering a close-knit academic community with a high student-to-faculty ratio. Caltech operates several major research facilities, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the Caltech Seismological Laboratory, and the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory.
Astronomers have observed a unique collision between two galaxy clusters, revealing how dark matter and normal matter separate during such encounters. Using a combination of…
Researchers have discovered that the meltwater from Antarctic ice shelves, exacerbated by climate change, is contributing to a complex network of ocean currents that influence…
New observations reveal neutron stars paired with stars like our Sun. Most stars in our universe come in pairs. While our own Sun is a…
The galaxy SDSS1335+0728, observed by the Very Large Telescope and others, has been exhibiting unprecedented brightness changes since December 2019, likely due to the activation…
Around 183 million years ago, during the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE), volcanic eruptions in what is now South Africa released approximately 20,500 gigatons of…
Edward C. Stone, renowned for his leadership of the Voyager spacecraft missions and his role in advancing space and planetary astronomy at Caltech and JPL,…
Shri Kulkarni, a distinguished professor at Caltech, has received the 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy for his transformative work with the Palomar Transient Factory and…
Quantum “Barkhausen noise” has been detected for the first time. Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that…
Using AI and ALMA data, scientists create a groundbreaking 3D video of flares around our galaxy’s central black hole, offering new insights into its dynamic…
Radio observations of Compact Symmetric Objects (CSOs) provide new clues about their origins. A new investigation into an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact…
Innovative cancer treatment from Caltech utilizes ultrasound-activated drugs for targeted therapy, reducing side effects and improving effectiveness. Chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer is one…
Caltech’s new photoacoustic vector tomography (PAVT) technology enables groundbreaking noninvasive imaging of deep blood vessels and detailed analysis of blood flow dynamics. A great number…
Scientists have successfully engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down the stubborn man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely used chemicals known…
A novel, noninvasive behavioral test by Caltech researchers helps detect early Alzheimer’s risk by analyzing how individuals process distractions, offering a breakthrough in early disease…
φX174, a bacteriophage studied for its potential in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offers new insights into developing alternative antibiotics. In the age of COVID-19, the word…
Functional ultrasound (fUS) marks a significant leap in Brain-Machine Interface technology, offering a less invasive method for precise control of electronic devices by interpreting brain…
Caltech’s plasma jet experiments led by Paul Bellan reveal novel electron behaviors, contributing to understanding solar flares and fusion energy. For around 20 years, Caltech…
Researchers at Caltech have advanced the technology of frequency microcombs by using ultra-low-loss silicon nitride, overcoming challenges in dispersion through innovative design. This development could…