Researchers Drs. Michael Hahn and Daniel Wolf Savin found evidence that magnetic waves can heat the corona, depositing most of their energy at low heights for widespread heat distribution. This discovery helps answer a 70-year-old solar physics conundrum about the Sun's extreme corona temperature.
Researchers at Columbia University have won a $5.25 million NIH grant to develop a new single molecule electronic DNA sequencing platform that could reduce genome sequencing costs to $100. The platform uses nucleic acid chemistry, electronics, and protein engineering to sequence DNA in real-time.
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new technique to visualize protein synthesis in live cells, enabling the study of complex biological processes such as long-term memory and disease mechanisms. The method harnesses deuterium-labeled amino acids to track newly synthesized proteins, providing unprecedented insights into...
An interdisciplinary team from Columbia University has won a $1 million grant to combine biological components with solid-state electronics, creating new systems that exploit the advantages of both. The goal is to develop autonomous hybrid 'cells' that could exist as probes in living organisms.
A recent study by Columbia University researchers reveals that graphene can achieve almost the same strength as its perfect crystalline form, even with defects. The team developed a new process that prevents damage during transfer, leading to surprisingly strong results.
A team of researchers at Columbia Engineering has achieved record-breaking temporal resolution in measuring individual ion-channel proteins using miniaturized electronics. This breakthrough enables new understanding of their functions and opens opportunities in biotechnology and biophysics.
Researchers confirm Hofstadter butterfly, a rare quantum effect producing a repeating butterfly-shaped energy spectrum, in moiré-patterned graphene. This discovery provides the first direct experimental proof of this fractal pattern, which was predicted by American physicist Douglas Hofstadter in 1976.
Researchers at Columbia University developed a technique to isolate a single water molecule inside a buckyball, enabling controlled transport of a nonpolar molecule through an external electric field. This method holds promise for effective ways to control drug delivery and assemble C60-based functional structures.
Researchers at Columbia University developed a new computational model that uses gene signatures to predict breast cancer survival with high accuracy. The model, which won a crowd-sourced challenge, has the potential to improve diagnostic and prognostic products for multiple types of cancer.
Researchers at Columbia University developed a method to map evaporation globally using weather stations, enabling scientists to evaluate water resource management and assess recent trends. The technique uses air temperature and humidity measurements to obtain daily evaporation rates.
A new technique allows researchers to create complex tissues with any spatial organization, mimicking the body's natural complexity. The 'lock-and-key' method uses tiny shapes that lock into templates, allowing for rapid assembly of large tissues and precise control over cell alignment.
A new study by Columbia University researchers found that the infant brain does not control its blood flow in the same way as the adult brain. With increasing age, the immature brain gradually developed its ability to increase local blood flow and generate a large blood-flow response.
Researchers at Columbia University and Georgia Institute of Technology found that certain volatile organic gases can enhance aerosol activity, promoting cloud droplet formation. This discovery will improve climate modeling by incorporating gas-phase surfactants into cloud formation models.
A new mobile device can perform laboratory-quality HIV testing in just 15 minutes and sync results with patient health records globally. It also detects weakly positive samples missed by existing rapid tests, revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment for people in resource-limited settings.
Researchers Ang Cui and Salvatore Stolfo found critical security breaches in Cisco VoIP phone technology, allowing hackers to eavesdrop on private conversations globally. They developed a new defense technology called Software Symbiotes to protect embedded systems from malicious code injection attacks.
Researchers developed a new method to analyze genetic data to learn about population history, using the Ashkenazi Jews and Masai people as test subjects. This approach allows for detailed events in recent history to be recovered within the last few centuries.
Researchers at Columbia University have launched a pilot facility in Ghana to convert fecal sludge into biodiesel fuel, producing renewable, cost-effective sustainable energy. The project aims to create an economically sustainable approach to waste management, eliminating the sanitation crisis in developing cities.
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a novel approach for single molecule electronic DNA sequencing that can accurately distinguish four DNA bases using nanopores. The technique, called Nano-SBS, uses distinct chemical tags to label DNA building blocks, overcoming the challenge of small differences among the four nucleotides.
Researchers from Columbia University successfully characterized van der Waals interactions in gold-molecule-gold junctions at the single-molecule level. This discovery opens up possibilities for designing and optimizing organic electronic devices with greater efficiency.
Researchers at Columbia Engineering demonstrate graphene's remarkable optical nonlinear behavior, enabling broad applications in optical interconnects and low-power photonic integrated circuits. The graphene-silicon hybrid device achieves radio frequency generation with a resonant quality factor more than 50 times lower than what other...
Researchers at Columbia Engineering and the University of Pennsylvania have created a new integrated circuit design that enables faster single-molecule measurements, including DNA sequencing. This breakthrough could lead to cheaper and more accurate diagnostic tests for diseases, as well as insights into inherited traits.
A new study by Columbia Engineering estimates average annual energy use for every building in NYC, providing an interactive web map that shows energy type, purpose, and quantity. This information will enable building owners to compare their consumption with the average and explore possibilities of sharing resources and infrastructure.
Researchers developed a new technique called Electromechanical Wave Imaging (EWI) that can map transient events and image the entire heart within a single beat. This allows for non-invasive diagnosis of non-periodic arrhythmias like atrial and ventricular fibrillation.
A new software system called Peregrine has been developed to improve the reliability and security of multithreaded programs. It uses a deterministic approach to prevent data races and bugs, making it faster than previous systems while not requiring new hardware or languages.
Columbia University researchers developed a technique to reach neurons through the blood-brain barrier using short ultrasound pulses, enabling safe and noninvasive drug delivery. The study aims to improve treatment options for devastating neurological disorders.
A new microfluidic-based diagnostic device, mChip, can perform complex laboratory assays and diagnose infectious diseases like HIV and syphilis in remote regions with a tiny finger prick of blood. The device significantly reduces testing time and cost, providing immediate results for medical workers.
A new study shows that reducing nitrogen pollution from wastewater treatment plants can come with significant economic benefits, including up to $600 million per year. The study also found that using emissions credits could create an incentive for utilities to adopt technologies that reduce climate pollution and improve water quality.
Scientists at Columbia University have engineered optical nanostructures to fully control light dispersion and propagate light without accumulating phase. This breakthrough enables self-focusing light beams, highly directive antennas, and potentially cloaking objects.
Researchers at Columbia University developed a new technique to evaluate human stem cells using cell micropatterning, enabling the study of developmental processes and disease diagnosis. The technique reveals directional motion patterns in cells, which can distinguish between normal and pathological behaviors.
Researchers developed an artificial graphene device that simulates the quantum behavior of strongly interacting electrons. The device replicates the honeycomb lattice of graphene and enables exploration of fundamental quantum physics.
Researchers from Columbia University found that evaporation from the land surface can modify the frequency of summertime rainfall, but not its quantity. This discovery is crucial for understanding prolongation of hydrological extremes like floods and droughts.
Researchers at Columbia Engineering School have developed a new, non-invasive technique called Electromechanical Wave Imaging (EWI) to map the electrical activation of the heart. This breakthrough method could help doctors treat arrhythmias more efficiently and precisely.
Researchers at Columbia University have established a new method to repair damaged hearts using a tissue-engineering platform. This breakthrough enables heart tissue to repair itself and has the potential to combat cardiovascular disease, one of the most serious health problems today.
A recent Columbia University study reveals that the ozone hole has a significant impact on tropical precipitation, affecting rainfall in the Southern Hemisphere. The research demonstrates that ozone depletion is linked to climate change, with far-reaching consequences for international agreements on mitigating global warming.
A new study by Columbia University engineer Sam Sia reveals a surprising range of variation in individual cells' behavior during blood vessel formation. The research found that genetically identical cells exhibit distinct patterns of cell-shape changes that are not reflected in bulk averages.
Conservationists may better protect mammal populations by treating their ranges as multiple interacting small populations. This approach considers local environmental factors that influence animal resiliency and can provide a more accurate picture of how species' ranges collapse due to human encroachment.
New research provides urgently needed solutions to resolve the reproducibility crisis in computational science by creating a registry for computational results, open licenses for intellectual property framework, and technical communication methodologies. This enables wider availability of scientific knowledge and detects flawed science.
Researchers have successfully used nanoscale transistors to detect the binding of DNA double helix halves, directly amplifying single biomolecule charge. This technique offers a powerful tool for studying single molecule interactions and has potential applications in protein assays, DNA sequencing and other areas.
A study by Columbia University researchers found dramatic spatial and environmental variation in social behavior among birds globally. Environmental factors like temperature and rainfall influenced the incidence and distribution of family-living species.
A Columbia University engineering team has discovered how pure graphene breaks under tensile stress, revealing a novel soft-mode phonon instability that leads to mechanical failure. This finding is significant for understanding the behavior of low-dimensional systems like graphene and could lead to new ways to engineer its properties.
A team of biomedical engineers has received a $6.25 million grant to study the effects of blast waves on brain neural circuitry. The goal is to define safety corridors for blast loading and develop helmets and armor to mitigate the blast threat.
Researchers at Columbia University have found a link between the greenhouse effect and warmer winters in the northern hemisphere. They used a NASA model to suggest that increased greenhouse gases are causing stronger winds to carry warmer air from oceans to continents, leading to colder continental air near the oceans.
Scientists discover cytosolic catalase enzyme protects cells from oxidative damage in long-lived worms, offering insight into aging process and potential therapy for nervous system diseases. The study suggests that increasing cellular health through antioxidant measures could extend lifespan, rather than relying on genetic regulation.
The grant will support government programs, non-governmental organizations, and local women's groups to improve access to emergency care. Researchers aim to reduce maternal mortality rates by up to 1 in 12, which can be dramatically improved with timely medical intervention.
Decentralized energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, are being implemented in developing countries to address electricity shortages. The symposium aims to discuss recent developments and barriers to the wider adoption of renewable energy sources.
Climate forecasts can have a mixed impact on different groups, with benefits for large fishing companies and losses for small-scale fishermen. Researchers are calling for better dissemination of climate information to address these issues.
Physicist Janet Conrad is building an underground vat to trap oscillating neutrinos and observe their transformation into another type. The experiment aims to prove that neutrinos have mass, a discovery that has already shaken the physics world.
Astronomers have discovered a large number of slow X-ray pulsars in supernova remnants, which are believed to be neutron stars with huge magnetic fields. These so-called magnetars rotate much slower than expected and are invisible to radio probes.
Researchers at Columbia University synthesized a derivative of vitamin A that accumulates with age in human eyes and may contribute to macular degeneration. The new synthesis allows for large-scale production of the compound, enabling further experiments to pinpoint its relationship with age-related changes in the retina.
Researchers have found that the Earth's inner core consists of two distinct parts: a lower area surrounded by an uneven upper layer with different material properties. This discovery is likely to affect the current model of how the Earth and its magnetic field came into being.