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Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.

New observations provide an intriguing window into what happens when a slumbering black hole awakens to devour a star.

Caltech's Brinson Exploration Hub, funded by a 0 million donation, drives innovative space projects for groundbreaking discoveries.

This likely isn't the first time you've heard rumblings of a "Swift Quake"

On February 28, 1951, American scientist Linus Pauling, along with his co-workers at Caltech, published their theoretical description of the structure of proteins in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For Pauling, who spent a lifetime in science, it was the perfect way of turning 50. A.S.Ganesh takes a…

Documents show industry-backed Air Pollution Foundation uncovered the severe harm climate change would wreak

A satellite testing solar power in space faced a strange deployment issue in 2023. The lessons learned will make future designs even better, its team says.

Discover the biggest charitable donations of 2023! From Warren Buffett's generous gift to James Simons' support for education and research, philanthropy is...