October 2026
New Insights into Einstein's Equations: Gravitational Fields and Magnetic Reconnection
Physicists Luca Comisso and Felipe A. Asenjo have discovered a new interpretation of Einstein's equations that parallels magnetic reconnection in plasmas. This research enhances our…
Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Returns to Columbia After US Detention
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has returned to Columbia University after being detained in the US. His case highlights the intersection of activism and international politics,…
Mahmoud Khalil Discusses Palestinian Activism's Impact on US Politics at Columbia University
Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir about his arrest and detention by US immigration agents, attributing the reshaping of US politics…
Higher-Dose Opioid Prescriptions Linked to Increased Risk of Opioid Use Disorder
A study from Columbia University and NYU found that adults on Medicaid who started treatment for low back pain with higher-dose opioids were significantly more…
Audit Uncovers Fabricated Citations in Physical Sciences and Engineering Journals
An audit led by Columbia University has uncovered thousands of fabricated citations in journals across physics, chemistry, engineering, and computing, following a similar finding in…
Study Reveals Mental Health Challenges for LGBTQ+ College Students Due to Discrimination
A national study reveals that LGBTQ+ college students face significant mental health challenges, including higher rates of depression and anxiety due to discrimination. Conducted by…
Can Reddit Enhance Health Communications on Coping with Extreme Heat?
Robbie M. Parks and Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg founded the Reddit community r/heat_prep to share information on coping with extreme heat. This initiative aims to enhance health…
Columbia University Researchers Trap Electron Waves in Metal for the First Time
Researchers at Columbia University have successfully trapped electron waves in the metal Pd₅AlI₂ for the first time, marking a significant advancement in quantum mechanics. This…
Brain-Computer Interface Enables Communication for Unresponsive ICU Patients
A Columbia study demonstrated that unresponsive ICU patients could control a beeping tone using a brain-computer interface with noninvasive EEG electrodes. This technology may provide…
Giant canyon on Mars remains tectonically active, revealing ongoing geological processes
Scientists at Columbia University and Imperial College London discovered that the largest canyon system on Mars is still tectonically active today. This finding highlights ongoing…
Study Reveals Unclogging Carotid Arteries Does Not Enhance Cognitive Function
A Columbia-led study published in JAMA found that unclogging carotid arteries through stenting or surgery does not improve cognitive function. This research highlights the limitations…
Study Reveals Patient Preference for Human Review Over AI Medical Responses
A study from Columbia University found that 63% of U.S. adults would not trust AI-generated medical advice without clinician review, indicating a preference for human…
Extending Medicaid Coverage Postpartum Enhances Health Care Access for High-Risk Mothers
A study from Columbia University found that extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum significantly improves health care access for high-risk mothers with complications like…
Parents of Children with Mental Health Issues Face Stigma Due to Societal Parenting Ideals
Preliminary research indicates that parents of children with mental health issues may face stigma when societal ideals of good parenting are not met. The study…
Achievements of Nobel Laureates in Economics 2026
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for their work on…
Obesity Linked to Increased Longevity in Dementia Patients: Implications for Nutrition
A study by Columbia University and NYU indicates that overweight or obese individuals diagnosed with dementia may have a longer lifespan than those of normal…