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Columbia researchers explore new process to create greener fuels

According to a new study, peanut shells and other materials, such as tree bark and grass, can be turned from biomass—a renewable energy derived from a recently living source—into fuel.

According to a new study, peanut shells and other materials, such as tree bark and grass, can be turned from biomass—a renewable energy derived from a recently living source—into fuel.

Barnard debates science requirement

Barnard students and faculty question whether science should be one of the Nine Ways of Knowing, and what's so great about labs.

Barnard students and faculty question whether science should be one of the Nine Ways of Knowing, and what's so great about labs.

CU researchers trace causes of depression

New research led by Columbia scientists suggests that depression, often thought to be a purely psychological disorder, can be linked to certain physical characteristics that make individuals more at-risk for the illness.

New research led by Columbia scientists suggests that depression, often thought to be a purely psychological disorder, can be linked to certain physical characteristics that make individuals more at-risk for the illness.