David J. Craig
Senior Editor
David edits the Explorations and Bulletin sections of Columbia Magazine and writes mainly about social science and the natural sciences. He received degrees from the University of Connecticut in sociology and English and has worked as a journalist for 20 years.
Transgender Identity and the Path to Self-Acceptance
Clinical psychologist Walter Bockting explains why more young people are identifying as transgender and discusses issues surrounding care
A Baby’s Secret Weapon Against Germs
Two new studies shed light on why young children are simultaneously vulnerable and resilient to pathogens
The Hidden Potential of Zombie Office Towers
Researchers make the case for converting commercial buildings into apartments
Women Earn Half as Much After Having Children, Finds New Study
Columbia researchers calculate the true price of motherhood
What Triggers Male Rage? Betta Fish May Hold Clues
A Columbia neurobiologist fishes for an aggression gene
In Defense of Diet Drugs
An expert in the science of obesity weighs the risks and benefits of Ozempic and other medications
Is Marijuana a Miracle Drug?
Neurobiologist Margaret Haney, director of Columbia’s Cannabis Research Laboratory, lays out the perils and promise of pot
Is America in Moral Decline?
Columbia researchers say the actual data on decency will surprise you
Survey: 3 out of 4 Chinese-Americans Experience Racism
A surge of prejudice that emerged in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic does not seem to be abating
Pot Use Linked to Depression, and Other Science News
The latest research from Columbia
Get to Know Minouche Shafik, Columbia’s Twentieth President
She’s a top economist, an expert on international development, a baroness, and a global citizen. How will she lead Columbia?
Multivitamins Help Prevent Memory Loss, Finds Major Study
Columbia researchers discover evidence that the supplements may increase brain function in older adults