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Can ‘Super Volcanoes’ Cool the Earth in a Major Way? A New Study Suggests No.

New research shows that even the most powerful blasts won't result in a so-called volcanic winter.

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Data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope suggests that many early galaxies were long and thin, not disk-like or spherical.

In a new paper, Roy’s team outlines the unusual quantum behavior of a new material they created, cerium silicon iodide.

New research presents a roadmap for researchers and policymakers to produce more effective misinformation countermeasures.

New research found that small declines in blood lead levels were associated with long-term cardiovascular health improvements.

The data release kicks off an astronomy partnership with the Michele and David Mittelman Family Foundation.

Columbia engineers have built a new AI tool that shatters a long-held belief in forensics.

Beqaj will graduate this spring with both a medical degree and a master’s in biomedical sciences.

A new research technique zeroes in on the little-explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and the brain.

A new computational facility will be used by the University and six other research institutions to promote responsible research and development.

A Columbia neurobiologist fishes for an aggression gene.

The study also asserts the need for clear standards for what evidence gets used in policy decisions.

Researchers found a mechanism that could explain how neurons in mammal noses become tailored to detect a specific odor chemical.