From move-in to the New Student Orientation Program, Convocation to Welcome Week activities, and, of course, the first day of ...

New views of two colliding black holes confirm predictions made by Stephen Hawking using Albert Einstein’s theory.

Ten-year-old Matt wants a phone, but his parents won’t let him have one. When he finds a phone lying on the sidewalk, he, of ...

Samuel H. Sternberg was recognized for discovering programmable, RNA-guided enzymes from mobile genetic elements.

Findings from a new study deepen our understanding of why racially biased mistakes happen in high-stakes contexts like ...

Edward Mendelson offers a new critical study—and a love letter—to the enduring novel.

A new study indicates that forests, prairies, and other natural areas around the globe acquire less of the vital chemical element nitrogen than previously estimated. The findings have climate ...

Columbia News is celebrating 11 scientific discoveries that took place this year, some of which were supported by vital federal research funding. As Columbia University continues to engage with the ...

Among the major questions in astrophysics is the origins of the heavy elements in our Universe that make up the periodic table. The lightest elements, hydrogen and helium, were formed mainly in the ...

Artificial Intelligence has swiftly moved into many corners of life, from how we plan trips, to how we invest, and receive health care. AI is also having an impact on Columbia University and its 17 ...