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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Understanding Boiling To Help The Nuclear Industry And Space Missions

Florian Chavagnat seeks to answer fundamental questions about heat transfer that will shape the success of nuclear power plants — and extended missions in space.

Pandemic Has Lasting Effects on Teen Mental Health and Substance Use

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Teachers College and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and a team of Icelandic and other North American clinical, behavioral, and social scientists.

A Better Way To Match 3D Volumes

By mapping the volumes of objects, rather than their surfaces, a new technique could yield solutions to computer graphics problems in animation and CAD.

Helping Robots Handle Fluids

Researchers create a new simulation tool for robots to manipulate complex fluids in a step toward helping them more effortlessly assist with daily tasks.

Probabilistic AI That Knows How Well It’s Working

It’s more important than ever for artificial intelligence to estimate how accurately it is explaining data.

Using AI, Scientists Find A Drug That Could Combat Drug-Resistant Infections

The machine-learning algorithm identified a compound that kills Acinetobacter baumannii, a bacterium that lurks in many hospital settings.

Fueled By Problem-Solving

Undergraduate research helped feed physics and EECS major Thomas Bergamaschi’s post-MIT interest in tackling challenges.

A More Effective Way To Train Machines For Uncertain, Real-World Situations

Researchers develop an algorithm that decides when a “student” machine should follow its teacher, and when it should learn on its own.

New Tool Helps People Choose The Right Method For Evaluating AI Models

Selecting the right method gives users a more accurate picture of how their model is behaving, so they are better equipped to correctly interpret its predictions.

Turning A Circle Into A Square Is Possible With This Kirigami-Inspired Formula

A study inspired by the Japanese paper-cutting art provides a blueprint for designing shape-shifting materials and devices.

Mental Landscapes: Magnificent Wiring

The process by which neurons connect into functioning brains, even in fruit flies, is an epic exercise of developmental minutiae that could not matter more

Family Financial Struggles During Pandemic Took Major Toll on Kids' Mental Health

Lessons learned from study could mitigate impact of future public health emergencies

Decoding The Development Of The Neocortex

The team behind this discovery, which includes Developmental and Cell Biology Assistant Professor Pablo Lara-Gonzalez, focused on a protein called TMEM161B, the function of which was previously unknown.

The Evolution Of Flight Membranes In Mammals

Mammalian flight is an incredible ability that has evolved in many different species, including bats, flying squirrels and several types of possums.