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
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
How to Make Your Skin Look Younger for Longer
Dermatologist Lian Mack ’99CC weighs in on Botox, moisturizer, and more
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
Recent Stories
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
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
Why Are So Many Younger Adults Getting Cancer?
Columbia researchers are investigating ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and other possible explanations
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
Five Years and 70,000 Pieces of Scaffolding Equal One Miraculous Restoration
Barry Bergdoll ’77CC, ’86GSAS discusses the renovation of Notre-Dame
Stopping HIV Before It Starts
ICAP, a global health organization at Columbia, is helping reduce mother-to-child HIV transmissions in six African nations
Scientists Edge Closer to Affordable Superconductors
Novel materials could eventually power electric vehicles and more, say Columbia researchers
4 Columbia Travel Pros to Guide Your Next Adventure
Walk, hike, bike, and drive with these alumni-founded tourism companies
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
