In a new survey of the sub-seafloor off the U.S. Northeast coast, scientists have made a surprising discovery: a gigantic aquifer of relatively fresh water trapped in porous sediments lying below the salty ocean. Read More
A new study is the latest and perhaps most convincing indication that climate change is eating the Himalayas’ glaciers, potentially threatening water supplies for hundreds of millions of people across much of Asia. Read More
As the lead agency for the Northeast, Columbia identifies high-priority needs in the region and builds and coordinates partnerships to collaborate on projects that can bring about the greatest impact. Read More
A new study led by Columbia seismologist Christopher Scholz reveals the inner workings of tidally triggered earthquakes, and finds that even the slightest stress can set off a tremor. Read More
The Fellows, all scientists at Columbia's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will pursue research that furthers understanding of how climate change impacts human sustainability. Read More
An international team of researchers demonstrates that our brain need only perform a few lightning-fast statistical calculations to detect key properties of unknown objects. Read More
Columbia scientists have developed a material that can drive mechanical systems; it has potential applications for opening windows in humidity and allowing fabric to evaporate sweat. Read More