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.
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?
Lazy Bears and Confused Birds: What a Warming Planet Means for Wildlife
How climate change is taking its toll on animal behavior
The Magic of Building with Mushrooms
Fungus-based construction materials could be useful in remote settings or at the scenes of natural disasters
Why COVID-19 Sufferers Lose Their Sense of Smell
Immune systems provoke a firestorm of molecular chaos, according to new Columbia research
A Simple Way to Reframe Bad Memories
Columbia researchers on how to rewire our most embarrassing, depressing, and guilt-inducing recollections