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Exploring New Methods For Increasing Safety And Reliability Of Autonomous Vehicles

A new study finds human supervisors have the potential to reduce barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles.

Researchers Use AI To Identify Similar Materials In Images

This machine-learning method could assist with robotic scene understanding, image editing, or online recommendation systems.

Using Data To Write Songs For Progress

Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change.

3 Questions: Can Disused Croplands Help Mitigate Climate Change?

Assistant Professor César Terrer and recent visiting student Stephen Bell describe how agricultural lands that are no longer productive could play an important role in carbon sequestration.

The Molecular Origins of Two Types of Cancer Are Closer Than We Knew

A new paper paves the way for better detection and prevention of certain precancerous changes in the esophagus and stomach.

Toward More Flexible And Rapid Prototyping Of Electronic Devices

FlexBoard is a flexible breadboard that enables rapid prototyping of objects with interactive sensors, actuators, and displays on curved and deformable surfaces.

Honey, the 3D print–I mean, dessert–is ready!

Columbia Engineers explore the benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed food technology.

Facing Up To Democratic Distrust

Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a “death spiral” for democracy — but also provide some hope for bipartisan repair.

Black Americans, Low-Income Americans May Benefit Most from Stronger Air Pollution Policies

EPA currently considering new, stronger limits on PM2.5 air pollution which would protect health of all Americans

Tiny Diamond Rotor Could Improve Protein Studies

A new way of machining microscale rotors from diamond crystal can enable ultrasensitive NMR devices for probing proteins and other materials.

Even Lawyers Don’t Like Legalese

A new study shows lawyers find simplified legal documents easier to understand, more appealing, and just as enforceable as traditional contracts.

River Erosion Can Shape Fish Evolution, Study Suggests

The new findings could explain biodiversity hotspots in tectonically quiet regions.

Mysterious Dunes On Jupiter’s Moon Explained By Scientists’ New Model

New research co-authored by Texas A&M’s Ryan Ewing shows how dunes on Jupiter’s volcanically active moon, lo, were formed.

UH-led study shows 'reasonable amounts' of video games won't harm cognitive abilities of younger children

A recent study led by University of Houston College of Education associate professor Jie Zhang challenges the fears and concerns of parents regarding the potential harm that video games may have on the cognitive capabilities of young children

Artificial Intelligence On The Hunt For Illegal Nuclear Material

College of Engineering researchers have discovered artificial intelligence can accurately identify critical attributes of nuclear materials.

New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Limb Regeneration

The findings present a shift in the thinking of how regeneration could work in human medicine.

Two-Dimensional Material Could Store Quantum Information At Room Temperature

Researchers have identified a two-dimensional material that could be used to store quantum information at room temperature.

‘Slushy’ Magma Ocean Led To Formation Of The Moon’s Crust

Scientists have shown how the freezing of a ‘slushy’ ocean of magma may be responsible for the composition of the Moon’s crust.