Brian Greene Popularizes Science for the Public
The Columbia theoretical physicist launched the World Science Festival to bring wondrous ideas of scientific discovery to NYC. Visit one or more of the 70 events May 28-June 2 and see for yourself.
Columbia’s Dmitri Basov Wins Vannevar Bush Fellowship
The prestigious award supports top-tier researchers at U.S. universities whose work is of strategic importance to the Department of Defense.
Unlocking Graphene’s Superconducting Powers with a Twist and a Squeeze
A Columbia-led team has discovered a new method to manipulate the electrical conductivity of this game-changing material, the strongest substance ever, with applications ranging from nano-electronic devices to clean energy.
Arthur Ashkin, CC’47, Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Ashkin, 96, is the oldest person ever named a Nobel laureate in any category. His achievement allowed scientists to use pressure from light to manipulate tiny organisms without damaging them, “an old dream of science fiction.”
A Milestone for Forecasting Earthquake Hazards
In a new study, researchers report that their physics-based model of California earthquake hazards replicated estimates from the state’s leading statistical model.