Research & Discovery

The research draws on data from a man who exposed himself to the venom of some of the most lethal snakes.

The team's discoveries have changed their approach to finding new therapies.

The cities include not just those on the coasts, but many in the interior. Houston is sinking fastest.

Martin Chalfie and Michael Harris were recognized for their accomplishments in biology and math.

A study of starlings in Africa shows that they form long-term social bonds similar to human friendships.

Novel materials could eventually power electric vehicles and more, say Columbia researchers. 

A new tool uses machine learning to analyze nursing data, allowing healthcare providers to deliver life-saving care faster.

Membership in the academy is considered one of science's highest honors.

New research shows that a 2004 gamma-ray burst produced huge amounts of heavy elements, exceeding the mass of the planet Mars.

The study highlights risk factors in people as young as 24, underscoring the importance of early prevention.

A new study shows that the brain’s visual regions play an active role in making sense of what we look at.

Columbia climate scientists led a project to provide officials, organizations, and families with tools to plan for the worst.