The Latest Breaking News from Caltech

Human thought runs at just 10 bits per second, say Caltech scientists — that's why we are mostly single-taskers

Humans process thoughts at just 10 bits per second, according to a recent paper from Caltech researchers.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 29, 2024

Air pollution caused by AI tech could lead to 1,300 U.S. deaths annually by 2030, researchers say

Air pollution already kills millions of people and more data centers could add to the burden, scientists warn

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Over 10,000 exploding stars catalogued by groundbreaking Zwicky Transient Facility

The Zwicky Transient Facility has reached an incredible milestone, classifying over 10,000 supernovas, cosmic explosions that mark the death of massive stars.

Space · Dec 6, 2024

Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole

Streams are the largest ever seen, measuring 23m light years and with combined power of trillions of suns

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Dark matter ghosts its way through powerful (and messy) collision of galaxy clusters

Using data from the Hubble and Chandra space telescopes, scientists have determined that dark matter ghosted through the wreckage of two colliding galaxy clusters over 5 billion light-years away.

Space · Jul 30, 2024

Neural network learns to make maps with Minecraft — code available on GitHub

Neural networks are taught to create cognitive spatial maps of environments using Minecraft and predictive coding.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 20, 2024

LA may be spared 'horrifying' fate of the 'Big One' from San Andreas, simulation suggests

A new simulation of the shaking from a magnitude 7.8 south San Andreas earthquake suggests that Los Angeles might avoid a worst-case scenario.

LiveScience · Jul 12, 2024

Exclusive: Holoclara raises $16 million Series A to develop therapeutics—with worms

Holoclara has raised $16 million for its Series A, Fortune has exclusively learned. Bold Capital Partners led the round, with participation from Horizons Ventures, Tarrasque, Endurance28, Freeflow Ventures, and a number of angel investors.

Fortune · Jun 27, 2024

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says a gardener provided one of the most “profound learnings” of his life: It’s why he can be on top of every detail at the $3.2 trillion chip giant

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told Caltech students a conversation with a Japanese gardener changed his outlook on life.

Fortune · Jun 17, 2024

Jensen Huang tells Caltech grads to pursue 'zero-billion-dollar markets' — hopes to inspire the next big tech leaders

'I hope you believe in something. Something unconventional, something unexplored. But let it be informed, and let it be reasoned, and dedicate yourself to making that happen.'

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 16, 2024