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California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned research university located in Pasadena, California, known for its rigorous academics and pioneering contributions to science and engineering. With a strong focus on fundamental research, Caltech has been at the forefront of breakthroughs in fields such as physics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, and computer science. Home to influential scientists and numerous Nobel laureates, Caltech operates major research facilities like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which plays a key role in NASA’s space exploration missions. The institute fosters a collaborative environment that pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and technological innovation on both a national and global scale.
The distinguished geochemist and space scientist brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in…
SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have been increasingly affecting astronomical observations, particularly during twilight. While mitigation strategies,…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched on December 25, will revolutionize our understanding of…
Researchers are exploring the concept of quantum gravity, which posits that space might not be…
Caltech’s researchers have demonstrated a breakthrough in optical engineering using lasers to alter materials without…
New planetary candidates found by sifting through archival Kepler Telescope data. A fully automated exoplanet-detection…
Viruses mutate each time they replicate, and for RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2, mutations are especially…
First Glimpse of Light from a Black Hole Merger In a first, astronomers may have…
By engineering jellyfish whose neurons light up as they activate, Caltech researchers uncovered hidden organization…
A Caltech team used RD-SPRITE to show that non-coding RNAs create compartments in the nucleus,…
New mirror coatings will increase the volume of space LIGO can probe in its next…
Physicists use “bottle” method to make most precise measurement yet of a neutron’s lifetime. Particles…
The partnership could lead to pioneering quantum computing technologies for a range of fields. This…
Atomically thin black phosphorus enables ultra-fast light control, promising breakthroughs in displays, data transmission, and…
Researchers have achieved single-cell ultrasound imaging by engineering cells with acoustic reporter genes that burst…
Researchers at Caltech developed embryo-like structures from stem cells, bypassing the need for donated embryos.…
The second week of gestation represents a critical stage of embryo development, or embryogenesis. Failure…