Cause and effect. We understand this concept from an early age. Tug on a pull toy’s string, and the toy follows. Naturally, things get much more complicated as a system grows, as the number of variables increases, and as noise enters the picture. Eventually, i... More »
We’ve seen an evolution of procedures and technologies, mostly aimed and expanding the franchise—providing more and better opportunities for people to register to vote and express their opinions on Election Day. But as we continue to see an evolution of techno... More »
Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology, two powerhouse Pasadena institutions, are jointly spearheading a mission that could revolutionize our understanding of water on the Moon. When the mission, NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, begins orbit... More »
A series of three papers from neuroscientist David J. Anderson’s laboratory, two in the journal Nature and one in the journal Cell, reveal new insights into the neural signals underlying internal emotional states including aggression and sexual arousal. The st... More »
Astrophysicists from Caltech and MIT report that they have observed for the first time a “black hole triple”—a system of three stars, one of which is a black hole. Prior to the discovery, this black hole was thought to have just one partner star not two. In th... More »
As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, federal regulators and technology leaders are preparing to confront pressing questions about AI oversight at a high-profile panel in Pasadena. The discussion, “Regulating Innovation: Po... More »
Pasadena’s annual Connect Week return next week for its 2024 edition, showcasing the city’s expanding role in tech innovation and policy-making. The event, running from Oct. 21-27, brings together local talent and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge topic... More »
While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA/JPL study proposes microbes could find a potential home beneath frozen water on the planet’s surface. Through computer modeling, the study’s authors have shown that the amount of sunlight ... More »
? Hundreds of papers have been written about the first known brown dwarf, Gliese 229 B, since its discovery by Caltech researchers at the Institute’s Palomar Observatory in 1995. But a pressing mystery has persisted about this orb: It is too dim for its mass. ... More »
ArtCenter College of Design is launching Creative Tech 2024 on Oct.23, a three-day program focused on the transformative role of artificial intelligence, sustainable design challenges, and new approaches to entrepreneurship in creative fields. Building on the ... More »
Astronomers say the brightest moon of the year will be visible throughout the Southland and elsewhere Wednesday evening, reaching its apex Thursday — for all those willing to stir before dawn for a look. The super moon will be appearing on the horizon just bef... More »
? NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life. The spacecraft launched at 9:06 a.m. Monday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy ro... More »
