Engineering & Science California Institute of Technology1 12 16 Engineering & Science VOLUME Low NUMBER 2, SUMMER 2013 Caltech on Twitter From the President Random Walk TEDxCeltech + Scientific Fashion * Coursere * And More Available Now on Caltech.edu Can We Predict Earthquakes? ‘BY KATIE NEITH Researchers in Caltech's Seismological Laboratory are building earthquake teary-warning systems that could offer precious seconds of preparation time before the shaking from a large temblor hits home, What Can We Do About Climate Change? By DAVE ZoBEL ‘As human activity continues to have @ measurable impact on the world, scientists at Caltech are working to understand the complex problem of climate change with an eye toward developing powerful solutions.26 32 35 36 Is There 4 Theory of Everything? BY MARCUS Y. WoO Caltoch physicists say they're gating ever closer to their ultimate os: unifying theory that explains the fundamental laws governing the entire universe. ‘Are We Alone? é BY KINM FESENMAIER Caltech researchers are exploring the possibilty that some exoplanets— those distant worids orbiting stars other than our own sun—may support life. Alumni Impact: Questions of a Lifetime In Memoriam David 6. Goodwin Endnotes What is the Meaning of Lite?