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.
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.
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.
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.
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.