Cassini Retro Posters

Cassini Retro Posters Cassini’s 20th century technology has shaped the future of 21st century science. So maybe it’s not surprising artists have found inspiration both the past and the future in creating inspiring artwork to celebrate the mission. The...

Cassini’s Final Plunge

Cassini’s Final Plunge It ended with a bang and with a whisper. Closing out a chapter of the study of Saturn and its moons and rings, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft plunged into the atmosphere of Saturn on September 15, burning up as it streaked across...

Sorting Molecules with DNA Robots

Sorting Molecules with DNA Robots Imagine a robot that could help you tidy your home: roving about, sorting stray socks into the laundry and dirty dishes into the dishwasher. While such a practical helper may still be the stuff of science fiction, Caltech scientists...