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.
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.
The prestigious award supports top-tier researchers at U.S. universities whose work is of strategic importance to the Department of Defense.
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.
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.”
In a new study, researchers report that their physics-based model of California earthquake hazards replicated estimates from the state’s leading statistical model.