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
The Myth of Moderate Drinking and the New Rules on Booze
Columbia epidemiologist Katherine Keyes ’10PH explains the slippery science behind alcohol’s health effects
America’s Great Climate Migration Has Begun. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Columbia researchers are developing innovative ways to protect communities most vulnerable to floods and other disasters
Are We Really All Suckers for Fake News?
A new study sheds light on the need for greater media literacy
Hot Weather Is More Dangerous than You Think. Here Are 6 Things You Need to Know
Christopher Tedeschi, a Columbia emergency physician, discusses the warning signs of heat stroke and related conditions
A Physician’s Journey into the Minds of Coma Patients
In studying people with severe brain injuries, Columbia neurologist Jan Claassen hopes to better identify those likely to regain consciousness
Can You Slow the Pace of Aging?
A new tool reveals the triggers that drive age-related cellular deterioration, from diet to metal exposure
What Your Facial Features Say About You
Columbia psychologists unmask the perceptual biases that shape our impressions of one another
Transgender Identity and the Path to Self-Acceptance
Clinical psychologist Walter Bockting explains why more young people are identifying as transgender and discusses issues surrounding care
A Baby’s Secret Weapon Against Germs
Two new studies shed light on why young children are simultaneously vulnerable and resilient to pathogens
The Hidden Potential of Zombie Office Towers
Researchers make the case for converting commercial buildings into apartments
Women Earn Half as Much After Having Children, Finds New Study
Columbia researchers calculate the true price of motherhood
What Triggers Male Rage? Betta Fish May Hold Clues
A Columbia neurobiologist fishes for an aggression gene