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
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 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
The Extreme Heat Waves that Shouldn’t Exist
Regions accustomed to more mild climates have been recording dangerously high temperatures
Recent Stories
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
Scientists Edge Closer to Affordable Superconductors
Novel materials could eventually power electric vehicles and more, say Columbia researchers
An Artist’s Tour of Great Lakes Lighthouses
Retired architect Jim Lammers ’70GSAPP captures whimsical views of a maritime beacon
3D Imaging Just Got Easier
A powerful new microscope could enable more scientists around the world to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research
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
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
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
Artificial Intelligence vs. the Human Brain
At Columbia’s inaugural AI Summit, experts touted the technology’s promise and agreed that robots still have a long way to go
Books
6 New Books for Your Summer Reading List
From A'Lelia Bundles ’76JRN, John McWhorter, and other Columbia authors
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
