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The Bizarre Behavior of Black Holes
05/01/2023

The Bizarre Behavior of Black Holes

Whitney Clavin
Researchers at Caltech study all manner of odd black hole behaviors. In honor of Black Hole Week, here are a few of them, from gobbling up stars to dancing and chirping.
Artist's concept of a supermassive black hole, with a binary pair of black holes in its disk.
Caltech Remembers Stanley Deser (1931–2023)
04/27/2023

Caltech Remembers Stanley Deser (1931–2023)

Whitney Clavin
Stanley Deser, a theoretical physicist known for his achievements in general relativity, quantum field theory, and high-energy physics, passed away on April 21, 2023.
Stanley Deser
Newly Observed Effect Makes Atoms Transparent to Certain Frequencies of Light
04/26/2023

Newly Observed Effect Makes Atoms Transparent to Certain Frequencies of Light

Robert Perkins
Researchers at Caltech have discovered an optical quantum phenomenon where atoms collectively interfere to create transparency
Optical cavity
The Young Cluster of Galaxies at the Edge of the Universe
04/24/2023

The Young Cluster of Galaxies at the Edge of the Universe

Lori Dajose
Astronomers have looked back in time billions of years to photograph a cluster of galaxies, which today will have evolved into one of the largest known systems in the universe.
An image of many oval and spiral shaped galaxies
At the Edge of Physics
04/21/2023

At the Edge of Physics

Whitney Clavin
New professor Lee McCuller is making quantum measurements even more precise.
Lee McCuller
Caltech Labs Go Green: New Program Facilitates Sustainable Research Practices
04/21/2023

Caltech Labs Go Green: New Program Facilitates Sustainable Research Practices

Julia Ehlert
The Green Labs program provides sustainability resources, certification, and support for research labs at Caltech.
Echevarria Perez works in the Prober lab
Two Faculty Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships
04/17/2023

Two Faculty Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships

Alyce Torrice
Computer scientist Anima Anandkumar and physicist Hirosi Ooguri received the prestigious award, with funds to pursue their research
Headshots of Ooguri and Anandkumar
India Approves Construction of Its Own LIGO
04/17/2023

India Approves Construction of Its Own LIGO

Whitney Clavin
LIGO-India will greatly improve the localization of sources of gravitational waves.
A rendering of the LIGO India site in the state of Maharashtra.
Caltech Outreach Captivates Crowds at City of STEM and Los Angeles Maker Faire
04/14/2023

Caltech Outreach Captivates Crowds at City of STEM and Los Angeles Maker Faire

Julia Ehlert
Caltech students shared research and science demonstrations with families at Los Angeles STEAM engagement fair
Caltech students share a demonstration with a young girl
What Is Quantum Computing?
04/14/2023

What Is Quantum Computing?

Many researchers believe that quantum computers will complement rather than replace our conventional technologies.
quantum computer
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