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A new study of mouse neurons has the scientific community abuzz.

A Columbia Engineering professor explains the concept of dynamic pricing and whether there is room to make it fair.

Columbia Space Initiative successfully launched a nanosatellite—and the University lion mascot, Roaree—into Low-earth orbit.

The director of the Columbia Nano Initiative’s Shared Labs discusses growing nanoscience at the University—and beyond.

Understanding these dynamics can help geologists assess the risk of future eruptions.

A comprehensive new analysis of 173,303 genomes is upending how scientists understand human genetics and drug development.

John Labbate is part of Columbia Engineering’s Fusion Research Center, which is focused on clean energy’s next frontier.

To improve quantum computers, Zhenjie Yan wants to understand how to efficiently shuttle quantum information.

A delegation of researchers traveled to Washington, D.C., as Congress considers its 2027 budget.

The findings suggest climate models may overstate the long-term carbon sink provided by forests.

Researchers took sides in a Zuckerman Institute debate that marked the launch of a new center for cognition and reasoning.

Columbia Climate School experts explain what El Niño is and what we can expect if a true “super” El Niño develops.