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

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

Why a Warming Planet Endangers Every Child’s Health
Heat waves, floods, and other effects of climate change are putting kids at risk of illness and death

You’re Not Imagining It: Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse
Columbia researchers explain why pollen counts are rising and suggest ways to fight back

How COVID-19 Infected Democracy
Some world leaders used the pandemic as an excuse to silence critics and roll back civil liberties. Can the damage be undone?