Advanced networks and ubiquitous computing to be the focus of new technology center

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 1999-07-12 07:00

The David and Ellen Lee Family Foundation has donated $10 million to the California Institute of Technology for a center to improve computer networking through innovations such as wireless links.

Many life-bearing planets could exist in interstellar space, according to Caltech planetary science professor

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 1999-06-30 07:00
Long ago in a solar system not at all far away, there could have existed about five to 10 Earth-like planets in Jupiter-crossing orbits.

Caltech researchers use the "unnatural selection" of directed evolution to alter a bacterial enzyme

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 1999-06-19 07:00

In a novel process that makes the evolution of species look like an engineering design contest, California Institute of Technology scientists have forced a bacterial strain to "evolve" a beta caratenoid enzyme . The evolved enzyme can carry out reactions that normally require other proteins and expensive agents. These reactions are important for making drugs and chemicals.

Lack of Energy Makes Life on Europa Unlikely, Caltech Study Concludes

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 1999-06-03 07:00
A new study conducted by California Institute of Technology and Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists shows that the Europan ocean is unlikely to harbor any life form more complex than single-celled organisms—and maybe not even that.

New digital sky survey uncovers rare celestial objects

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 1999-05-31 07:00

A large new digital sky survey has been used by astronomers at the California Institute of Technology to discover distant quasars and other rare types of cosmic objects, including mysterious new objects of an unknown nature.

Mars Global Surveyor's triumphs follow recovery from ill-fated earlier mission

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 1999-05-28 07:00

Arden Albee is often asked how it felt to lose the Mars Observer.

Aeronautics researchers generate cracks that move as fast as the speed of sound, and resemble certain earthquake shear ruptures

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 1999-05-20 07:00

New work from California Institute of Technology researchers shows that a certain type of crack can exceed the shear wave speed through the material, creating a sort of "sonic boom," and can almost reach sound speed.

A unique class of neurons in humans and apes that may participate in cognition, volition, and self-awareness discovered by researchers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 1999-04-28 07:00
Clusters of large neurons found exclusively in the brains of humans and other primates closely related to humans may provide these species with enhanced capacities for solving hard problems, as well as for self-control and self-awareness.

Caltech biologists reveal structure of protein responsible for weight loss in cancer and AIDS patients

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 1999-04-28 07:00

Caltech biologists have determined the three-dimensional structure of a protein that causes wasting in cancer and AIDS patients. The discovery could lead to new strategies for controlling weight loss in patients with devastating illnesses-and conversely, perhaps new strategies for fighting obesity.

Caltech Question of the Month: What causes the auroral lights?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 1999-04-01 08:00
Submitted by Catherine E. Wendt, Pasadena, California.

Answered by Paul Wennberg, associate professor of atmospheric chemistry and environmental engineering science, Caltech.

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