Exoplanet Science 2.0
The study of life on and off Earth needs unified funding and a coherent plan, say Caleb Scharf, Director of Astrobiology at Columbia University, and his colleagues in a Nature Comment article.
Seismic Sensors Record Hurricane Intensity, Study Finds
Seismometers often record vibrations from storms. A new study by Columbia scientists shows it’s possible to use those small blips to learn a hurricane’s intensity, which could help predict the storms’ future strength under climate change.
2017 Was Costliest Year Ever in U.S. for Weather, Climate Disasters
“If we’re just hoping for fewer disasters, we can forget about it. There’s going to be more disaster and it’s going to be worse,” said Irwin Redlener, director of Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness.