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
Dangerous Radiation Lingers for Decades
Certain areas of the Marshall Islands should remain off-limits, scientists say
Astrophysicists Strike Gold
0.3 percent of Earth's rare elements come from a single stellar explosion 4.6 billion years ago
How ISIS Really Recruits its Members
A study looks at what makes the group’s online propaganda successful
What Everyone Needs to Know About the Threat of Mass Extinction
A million plant and animal species are at risk of disappearing, many within decades
New Robots Can Swarm Like Human Cells
A new robotic propulsion system could help create new kinds of robots capable of venturing into hazardous environments
The Myth of the Asian-American Advantage
They outperform their classmates by almost every measure. But do these accomplishments lead to professional success?
Can a Surgeon Be Too Stressed to Operate?
Anxious docs are more prone to mistakes, study finds
Geoscientists Find Answers in Stone-Age Pee
Middle Easterners may have given up hunting and gathering more abruptly than previously thought, says a new study
Helping Herders in Africa Adapt to Climate Change
Research from Columbia shows where the grass is greener
The Secret Research That Could Make You Healthier
A business professor studies the psychology of secrets
The Age of Cyberwarfare
With the Internet now a global battlefield, how serious a threat do cyberweapons pose to America’s economy and infrastructure?
Spot a Tick? Snap a Pic
Citizen scientists can help combat Lyme disease with a new app