COLUMBIA SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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June 4, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic disease.
Professor Raju Tomer and colleagues have developed a new design that lets inexpensive microscopes match or beat costlier systems.
When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.
The findings raise the prospect of future Alzheimer’s drugs that could help stop the disease at its source.
A new targeted therapy nearly doubled survival in patients in a landmark trial.
Urban communities isolated by roadways and traffic patterns are associated with more schizophrenia-related hospital visits.
The findings raise concerns about the ice sheet's future stability.
Professor Maximiliano Isi contributed to new LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA findings that shed light on black holes and the nature of the universe.
New research identifies the cause of a phenomenon that’s a signature of climate change, but that has not been well understood.
A Columbia-led study bolsters evidence that sleep is important for organ health, metabolic balance, and a healthy immune system.
Zuckerman Institute scientists found that brain-controlled hearing technology can help people single out a voice in a crowd.
Natalie Brito, a professor of psychology, researches how both the families we’re raised in and the societies we live in, shape us.