Seismodome Demonstrates the Awe-Inspiring Intensity of Earthquakes
During a show at the Hayden Planetarium, Columbia University seismologist Ben Holtzman explains how he turns earthquake data into captivating sounds and visualizations.
Brightness of Luminous Astronomical Explosions Is Product of Powerful Shockwaves
A new study suggests a theoretical prediction explaining the unusual brightness of some astronomical explosions, first developed by Columbia University astronomers and physicists, is correct.
Ultracold Molecules Hold Promise for Quantum Computing
Sebastian Will, assistant professor of physics, and a team of researchers at MIT have taken an important step toward the long-sought goal of a quantum computer, which in theory should be capable of vastly faster computations than conventional computers for certain kinds of problems.
Andrew Millis To Receive Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics
Columbia University physics professor Andrew Millis has been named the 2017 recipient of the Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics for his groundbreaking research on the electronic properties of correlated materials.
Event Kicks Off New Era of Science in Space
A wide range of people gathered at Columbia University recently for the first conference on a burgeoning approach to science in space: conducting that research in collaboration with the private space industry.