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Illustration of a diPUFA phospholipid, a type of lipid with two polyunsaturated fatty acyl tails, breaking through a cell’s outer lipid layer as the cell dies. New research has shown that diPUFA phospholipids are a key driver of a form of cell death known as ferroptosis. Credit: Nicoletta Barolini/Columbia UniversityScientists have discovered that a rare lipid type plays a pivotal role in ferroptosis, a form of cell death. This finding sheds light on the mechanisms of cell death in ferroptosis and opens up possibilities…

Next week, Intuitive Machines will launch its IM-1 mission, sending the Nova-C lander barreling towards the Moon in what it hopes will be the first successful U.S. Moon landing since the Apollo program. There’s something special about this lander, though. It’s the first to include Columbia’s Omni-Heat technology as an insulating material. Heading into the final days before the launch, I caught up with Columbia’s VP of Innovation, Dr. Haskell Beckham, to talk about this intriguing partnership. Coming full…

By Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science February 10, 2024New research demonstrates how laser light can amplify the nonlinear optical properties of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). The research successfully generated new optical frequencies and significantly increased third-harmonic generation, marking a significant advancement in the field of nonlinear optics and quantum material research.A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that engineers from Columbia University, in…

This satellite image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission reveals the rapid retreat of Alaska’s Columbia Glacier. Since the 1980s, it has retreated over 20 km and lost about half of its volume. Credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2023), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGOAlaska’s Columbia Glacier has significantly retreated over 20 km since the 1980s, with climate change being a major factor. Satellite imagery from 2023 highlights the glacier’s dramatic transformation and the advanced technology used for…

Columbia University has banned the alleged perpetrators of a chemical attack that took place during a pro-Palestinian rally on Friday from the university’s campus.  In an email to students and staff, interim University Provost Dennis Mitchell wrote that since the incident, in which protesters reported being sprayed with “a foul-smelling substance that required students to seek medical treatment,” Columbia has been working with the New York City Police Department “in investigating what appear to have been serious…

Oregon researchers have revealed how the Columbia River Gorge was shaped by the interplay of magma and water, creating its unique cliffs and waterfalls. Their study suggests ongoing geological changes due to subterranean magma activity.A new study shows that magma and water have jointly sculpted the Columbia River Gorge, with magma still influencing its landscape today.University of Oregon researchers are adding new details to the geological history of the iconic Columbia River Gorge, a wide river canyon that cuts through…

Credit: University of Oregon University of Oregon researchers are adding new details to the geological history of the iconic Columbia River Gorge, a wide river canyon that cuts through the volcanic peaks of the Cascades along the border between Oregon and Washington. In a recent study, UO researchers show how magma and water have acted as opposing…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As with other pieces of ski gear, your jacket will dictate how much time you can spend on the mountain. Plus, everyone is different: Some backcountry skiers want a breathable, lightweight jacket for high-output treks, and others want something warm for a relaxed day at the resort. In short, buying a ski jacket requires some work. To make things easier, we tested and…

  You have spoken about the need to fight poverty, bring in educational reforms and battle financial frauds. As president of Columbia University, how do you plan to help students find the balance?People who tend to want jobs that are about doing good tend to be very optimistic and those who tend to do the jobs that are about preventing bad things from happening often are great warriors. I have had the good fortune of doing both. For younger people, I think a lot of it depends on…

Image: ColumbiaLive out your Hoth fantasies—look, some Star Wars fans happen to prefer the characters when they’re stuck in freezing cold environments—with Columbia Sportswear’s latest collaboration with Lucasfilm. The special-edition line is inspired by Luke Skywalker’s iconic flight suit from the Star Wars universe. The ski resort and snow gear collection is perfect to fly down the slopes in, just don’t stay out to long before they lock down the base. You never know when the Empire will strike... back. The Skywalker…