New work suggests how the seven exoplanets that make up the Trappist-1 system came to have their present configuration. caltech.edu/about/news/evo…

#PPOD: Taken by Curiosity Rover's Right MastCam on sol 4264 (4 August 2024), looking south. It shows the yardangs of Mt Sharp, structures carved by the winds over millions of years, forming steep cliffs like the one on the right. Credit: NASA NASA JPL Caltech MSSS Thomas Appéré

A new study from the lab of Ralph Adolphs demonstrates that eye-tracking data for studying autism previously recorded only in laboratory settings can now be reliably duplicated with smartphones at home. caltech.edu/about/news/aut…

Through a combination of extensive laboratory experiments and theoretical work, a team of Caltech scientists has made it possible to build unique gels with dynamic chemical bonds starting from a molecular understanding. caltech.edu/about/news/mat…

Next month kicks off PST ART, featuring exhibits and performances on Caltech’s campus and at JPL. Get a glimpse inside JPL’s “Blended Worlds” exhibit in this New York Times article. nytimes.com/2024/08/19/art…

Scientists have figured out a way to recycle a common reagent used in synthetic chemistry reactions. caltech.edu/about/news/tea…

Last week, Professor Re'em Sari gave an excellent public presentation on how supermassive black holes can affect their environments in the centers of galaxies. The recording is on our YouTube channel if you still want to check it out! youtube.com/c/caltechastro

Geochemist John Eiler, the Robert P. Sharp Professor of Geology and Geochemistry, has been selected as the new chair of Caltech's Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. caltech.edu/about/news/geo…

A new imaging method developed at Caltech combines two techniques to create detailed visualizations of complex microbial communities. caltech.edu/about/news/new…

What is it about communicating on social media that causes more toxicity than in face-to-face communication? The answer: DAD—Disembodiment, lack of Accountability, and Disinhibition. caltech.edu/about/news/und…

A new study confirms the efficacy of a mosaic nanoparticle vaccine in eliciting broadly cross-reactive antibodies against multiple coronaviruses despite previous vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine. caltech.edu/about/news/mul…

For the past several decades, Caltech has piloted strategic initiatives to recruit and retain women to ensure equal access to education and to increase diversity among the undergraduate class. We can't wait to welcome the class of 2028!

Simulations at Caltech model a new way for autonomous spacecraft to avoid collisions. This technology holds promise for autonomous vehicles on Earth as well as in space. caltech.edu/about/news/new…

“It was a culture shock being around other kids who loved STEM as much as I did. [Back home], I would talk about these big dreams and people would be like, ‘Uh, OK.’ But here, if I say I want to work at NASA, people are like, ‘Oh, yeah! That’s possible!’ magazine.caltech.edu/post/socaltech…

A new study demonstrates how state-of-the-art masks can be used to assess metabolic and respiratory conditions. caltech.edu/about/news/sma…

An international team of researchers from Caltech, the University of Konstanz, and ETH Zurich has unraveled the complex molecular mechanism for two consecutive protein modifications that affect about 40 percent of all proteins in mammals. caltech.edu/about/news/a-m…

Paul Sternberg, Bren Professor of Biology, has been selected as the new chair of Caltech's Division of Biology and Biological Engineering (BBE). He will begin a five-year term on September 1. caltech.edu/about/news/pau…

Allele Sails are a new technique to beneficially alter the genomes of wild animals and plants in a controlled manner that mimics natural processes. caltech.edu/about/news/new…

Caltech mourns the passing of Harry Jeffrey Kimble, a giant in the field of physics, who died on September 2. caltech.edu/about/news/cal…

"You know the name Caltech, but where it was in the United States, I had no idea. Pasadena? Where is Pasadena? And then I arrived in Los Angeles. I'm like, ‘Oh my God, I'm in LA!’ It’s been really fun." #SoCaltech magazine.caltech.edu/post/socaltech…