
Why Are So Many Younger Adults Getting Cancer?
Columbia researchers are investigating ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and other possible explanations

50 Years of Columbia Magazine
We celebrate this half-century milestone with a look back at some of the memorable and defining moments captured in our pages

The Extreme Heat Waves that Shouldn’t Exist
Regions accustomed to more mild climates have been recording dangerously high temperatures

What Your Digital Footprint Says About You
Computer algorithms are becoming more adept at using our data to penetrate the deepest levels of our psyches
Recent Stories

How Robert Moog Launched Music into the Electronic Age
Sixty years ago, the Columbia-trained inventor introduced a keyboard synthesizer that would change the musical soundscape

Why Your Diet Impacts Your Sleep
Nutrition scientist Marie-Pierre St-Onge discusses the effects of melatonin and tryptophan and suggests what to eat for a better night’s sleep

Mariana van Zeller Shines a Light on the World’s Black Markets
The host and executive producer of Trafficked investigates the inner workings of criminal underworlds

How to Make Your Skin Look Younger for Longer
Dermatologist Lian Mack ’99CC weighs in on Botox, moisturizer, and more

Star-Inspired Artworks Light Up Butler Library
Celestial Navigation, an exhibit curated by MFA student Jeannie Rhyu ’17CC, brings art students into conversation with Ptolemy and Galileo

How Dan Abrams Turned a Law Degree into a Media Empire — with a Twist
The legal analyst from TV and radio is turning his attention to wine and spirits

An Artist’s Tour of Great Lakes Lighthouses
Retired architect Jim Lammers ’70GSAPP captures whimsical views of a maritime beacon

Scientists Edge Closer to Affordable Superconductors
Novel materials could eventually power electric vehicles and more, say Columbia researchers

3D Imaging Just Got Easier
A powerful new microscope could enable more scientists around the world to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research
Books

How Guardrails and Regulations Stifled American Progress
In Why Nothing Works, Marc J. Dunkelman ’01CC investigates the decline of public-sector innovation from the 1960s through today

6 New Books for Your Summer Reading List
From A'Lelia Bundles ’76JRN, John McWhorter, and other Columbia authors