November 6, 2019
Why Being Bored Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Columbia researchers are taking a closer look at this state that leaves people craving relief—and how it affects decision-making, relationships and behavior.
October 31, 2019
Curious Minds: Why Do Some Memories Last a Lifetime?
Mentored by Columbia Nobel laureate Eric Kandel, two young scientists team up and discover they have a lot in common. Both want to know how the brain creates memories.
October 23, 2019
The Brain Science of Baseball
Daniel Wolpert, a neuroscientist at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute, is uncovering the connections between body and brain that make the physical feats of baseball possible.
October 21, 2019
How the Brain Dials Up the Volume to Hear Someone in a Crowd
The Columbia-led study offers new insight into the organization of the brain’s listening center and provides a roadmap for the development of hearing-aid technologies inspired by the brain.
October 14, 2019
Curious Minds: How Do We Make Everyday Decisions?
Hot coffee or cold brew? Pizza or pasta for dinner? These are the decisions that guide our every day lives. What computations do our brains make when weighing these choices?