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New observations upended scientists' standing hypothesis about how a star would engulf a planet, causing its demise.
The event explored how data ascience is being used in health care, infrastructure, energy, media, and beyond.
The unique construction that makes plastic so useful also makes it prone to forming hazardous micro- and nanoscopic shards.
The center aims to accelerate the development of fusion energy technology to provide a sustainable, scalable new energy source.
Little had been known about how the tiny energy processors influence brain health.
AI systems are limited by energy inefficiency and data transfer bottlenecks. Columbia engineers have found a new solution.
New research is challenging longstanding beliefs about why we don't retain the memories we form in early life.
Columbia researchers are using AI to unravel genetic mysteries behind cancer, Alzheimer’s, and more.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science honored them for scientific excellence and service to their communities.
Brody, a Public Health graduate, conceived the center, which will focus on preventing mental illness and promoting well-being.
Columbia Zuckerman Institute researchers observed for the first time how dopamine guides trial and error learning in finches.
At a recent networking event at Columbia Engineering, women faculty and students shared their stories and career insights.