Kip Thorne (BS ’62)—theoretical astrophysicist, distinguished alumnus, and Nobel laureate—will deliver the keynote address at Caltech’s 132nd annual Commencement ceremony on June 12, 2026.
Thorne was a seminal figure in the discovery of…
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The quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cells – The Washington Post
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- ‘Nanoflowers’ boost stem cells’ mitochondria, reversing energy decline BioTechniques
- Scientists recharge and repair human cells using donated…
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The Invisible Becomes Visible: Scientists May Have Finally Seen Dark Matter
The universe has no shortage of mysteries, many of which have puzzled us for ages. One of the biggest is the existence of something called dark matter. First theorized in 1933 by Fritz Zwicky, dark matter is a theoretical type of matter that…
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Record-breaking cosmic explosion challenges astronomers' understanding of gamma-ray bursts – Phys.org
- Record-breaking cosmic explosion challenges astronomers’ understanding of gamma-ray bursts Phys.org
- Record-Breaking Cosmic Explosion Challenges Astronomers’ Understanding of Gamma-Ray Bursts UNC News
- Watch a black hole fall into a star and then…
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Giant Planet 18 Times Jupiter’s Mass Discovered in Distant Star System – SciTechDaily
- Giant Planet 18 Times Jupiter’s Mass Discovered in Distant Star System SciTechDaily
- Researchers discover new worlds around uncharted stars, provide critical target for NASA’s next space telescope UT San Antonio Today
- Subaru OASIS survey…
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NASA’s Gateway Could Be Used For Mars Exploration, Advocate Says
NASA’s Gateway Could Be Used For Mars Exploration, Advocate Says | Aviation Week Network