September 6, 2019

The Surprising Way a Volcanic Eruption Fueled a Bloom of Ocean Algae

A new study co-authored by ocean scientists at Columbia's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory reveals a surprising way in which lava influences marine ecology.
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August 13, 2019

Researchers Develop Materials That Can Revolutionize How Light is Harnessed for Solar Energy

Columbia scientists have developed a way to harness more power from singlet fission to increase the efficiency of solar cells, providing a tool to help push forward the development of next-generation devices.
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August 2, 2019

Arnold L. Gordon Honored: Marking a Legacy of Ocean Discoveries

The American Meteorological Society will award Gordon the Henry Stommel Research Medal for his research on the Southern Ocean and inter-basin circulation.
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July 17, 2019

How Landing on the Moon Changed Our World

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory director Sean Solomon discusses how Apollo 11 affected the scientific community, how Lamont was involved, and what comes next for lunar exploration.
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July 15, 2019

Four Columbia Scientists Honored with Presidential Early Career Awards

The award is the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for leadership in the advancement of science and technology.
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