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The Sonadora Stream in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico. (Eric Laverty)
Tropical Trees Show Unexpected Capacity to Adapt to Drought

Most tropical tree species can adjust water-use strategies across rainfall conditions, offering hope in a warmer, drier world.

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A graduate of Columbia College took part in the dig, which found evidence that female leaders in ancient Peru had more authority than known.

Scientists from across Columbia shared diverse perspectives on the mind, brain and behavior at a recent event.

A new effort will promote Columbia’s work on artificial intelligence, with courses, curricula, events, digital tools, and more.

A new study throws cold water on the assumption that exquisite fossils resulted from cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.

In the new AI in Context class, faculty from across Columbia teach AI through the lens of philosophy, music, literature, and more.

Celebrating the Columbia programs that encourage kids and adolescents to explore science, engineering, medicine, and more.

Data science students are using drone photography and Artificial Intelligence to understand why Greenland's ice sheet is melting so quickly.

Two computer scientists at Columbia Engineering share their thoughts on how to ensure that emerging technologies benefit humanity.

Psychology Professor Kevin Ochsner’s work touches on hot-button issues like politics and the #MeToo movement.

A new study led by Columbia researchers is upending a long-held hypothesis about what ushered in the Jurassic period.

At an event attended by more than 1,000, LeCun explained his vision for the future of this revolutionary technology.

More than 2,000 visitors attended this year's installment of the annual earth science-focused event.