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This page highlights the astonishing amount of scientific discovery happening at Columbia, one of the world’s leading research universities. 

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A study found that, after vaccination, the immune system stockpiles cells for long-term immunity in tissues around the body.

Columbia’s Dian Yang designs CRISPR-based molecular recorders to pinpoint when and how cells metastasize.

Ivan Corwin is using math to show that outlier particles do not follow Einstein’s theory. And he’s collaborating with his brother.

The Visualizing Science Symposium brought together scientists and artists to explore how the fields illuminate each other.

A team of astronomers including professor Jane Huang have shown that extreme astrophysical environments can foster new planets.

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.