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.
3 New Climate Discoveries That Should Worry Just About Everyone
Studies on droughts, heat-index readings, and ice sheets show that the Earth is changing much faster than we anticipated
Why Our Planet is a Breeding Ground for Emerging Diseases
Experts say habitat destruction and climate change are factors
How to Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Starts
Top virus hunter W. Ian Lipkin develops a plan for a global disease-alert system
The Hidden Costs of Corporate Tax Breaks
They rarely deliver the broad economic benefits they promise, finds a new study
Can Progressives Claim Religious-Liberty Exemptions, Too?
A new report details how liberals are stealing a page from Christian conservatives’ playbook
Toxic Alzheimer’s Proteins Exposed in New Detail
Findings from Columbia researchers may open the door for new preventive treatments
Why Butterfly Wings are Even Cooler Than You Think!
Science reveals how the insects' paper-thin wings withstand the heat of the sun
Pandemic Highlights Urgent Need for Long-Term Vaccine Development
Pioneering AIDS researcher David D. Ho joins fight against COVID-19
Columbia Discoveries That Could Make 2020 Your Healthiest Year Yet
Science confirms we should do more yoga, lay off the carbs, and eat earlier in the day for better health
Does the US Transplant System Waste too Many Kidneys?
A new study suggests that patients are missing out on viable organs
An Elevator to the Moon?
Columbia astronomers suggest an alternative to the rocket ship
The Latest on Vaping Risks
Research from Columbia indicates that e-cigarette users are inhaling dangerous amounts of nickel and chromium