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.
Articles by David J. Craig
9 Fascinating Artifacts Found Buried Under New York City
Archeologists uncover historic curiosities beneath the streets
The Case of the Well-Dressed Panhandler
Clothing choices matter when soliciting spare change, find Columbia Business School researchers
Do We Underestimate the Speed and Scale of Global Warming?
Temperatures are beginning to rise much faster than expected, claims a new study
Learning to Live with the Voices in Your Head
By giving young people with schizophrenia more control over their care, a Columbia-led program aims to help them lead fuller lives
Unraveling Autism's Complex Genetic Roots
A new Columbia study finds sixty genes associated with the condition, including mild forms of ASD
A Faster, Cheaper Way to Predict Birth Defects
Columbia researchers have developed a prenatal genetic test that can detect fetal abnormalities within two hours
Making Room for Tigers
Ecologists are studying new ways to protect the big cats’ need to roam
Jurassic Parka: How Dinosaurs Survived the Cold
New fossil discovery suggests dinos could tolerate chillier climates
War Atrocities in Yemen Linked to US Weapons
Columbia Law School researchers have unveiled a disturbing connection between American arms and civilian deaths
Biomedical Engineers Can Now Watch Our Organs Talk to Each Other
In a plastic device the size of a credit card, tissues communicate with each other through a shared blood supply
The Primary Victims of Toxic Drinking Water
A recent Columbia study reveals major racial disparities in access to clean public water
The Simple Questions That Can Prevent a Suicide
With suicide rates at historic highs, Columbia researchers are training ordinary people to save lives