In Memoriam: Gilbert Stork, 1921-2017
Columbia University Chemistry Professor Gilbert Stork passed away October 21, 2017. Gilbert was a titanic figure in organic chemistry, and the winner of the Wolf Prize as well as the National Medal of Science.
Expedition Explores Undersea Rift off Greece
The Corinth rift is one of the most seismically active areas in Europe. Starting this month, researchers — led by Columbia University seismologist and co-chief scientist Donna Shillington — will drill into the rift to discover its past and future.
Astronomers Glimpse Cosmic Origins of Gold, Platinum, in Neutron Star Collision
Astronomers, including a team at Columbia University, have for the first time witnessed a pair of dead neutron stars colliding, and have confirmed that the heaviest metals in the universe, from gold to platinum, are formed in explosions like this one spotted 130 million light-years away.
What Is a Supervolcano, and Should You Really Be Worried About the One at Yellowstone?
Despite recent media reports, there’s no imminent threat, says Columbia geologist Einat Lev; the Yellowstone supervolcano currently shows no signs of eruption.
Dr. Redlener Reflects On a Career Dedicated To Addressing Poverty, Race, and Disasters
A clinical professor of health policy and management and pediatrics at the Mailman School of Public Health, Redlener heads the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia’s Earth Institute.