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Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics @cancerdynamics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🧬 Registration is now open for our next From Theory to Practice IICD Workshop! Join @khanhndinh.bsky.social on Oct. 28 for a hands-on workshop on inferring cancer clonality from DNA. Open to Columbia researchers. Limited to 15 participants. Register: cancerdynamics.columbia.edu/events/iicd-...

Graphic for "From Theory to Practice: IICD Workshop Series" on October 28. This workshop's title is "Inferring Cancer Clonality from DNA."

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Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This year's prestigious Wolf Prize in Medicine goes to our very own @columbiauniversity.bsky.social Charles Zuker: "For revolutionizing our understanding of taste, the last of our senses to be elucidated.” zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/wolf-prize-g... @columbiamed.bsky.social

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

LIVE 🔴 How Do We Prevent Future Health Emergencies and Pandemics? Mauricio Cárdenas Rt. Hon. Helen Clark Wafaa El-Sadr Michel Kazatchkine @maybarduk.bsky.social Joe Phaahla Paula Reges @apoorvanyt.bsky.social Watch here: youtube.com/live/aLeutQX... @theindpanel.bsky.social

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Where Is the Commitment to Prevent Health Emergencies and Pandemics?

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the ways the Columbia University community, New York City, and the world have changed in the 25 years since. Nearly 3,000 people perished that day, including 42 Columbia alumni. 📷 Eileen Barroso

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Welcome to the new academic year! Read President Jennifer L. Mnookin’s message to the Columbia community as the fall semester begins: president.columbia.edu/news/welcome…

This image shows a collage of four scenes from a Columbia University event. In the top left, a group of jubilant individuals in green shirts pose together outdoors. The top right depicts several people in academic regalia, smiling. The bottom left shows a lively group, with two people energetically high-fiving in a street setting. The bottom right captures a crowd of enthusiastic people holding "Columbia Family" items, wearing green shirts with blue and white flags.

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

An important update regarding campus access from President Jennifer L. Mnookin: president.columbia.edu/news/importa…

Aerial view of the Columbia University campus, featuring the iconic Low Memorial Library with its grand dome and steps, surrounded by university buildings and green spaces.

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's been a busy summer in the city for President Jennifer L. Mnookin! Since joining the Columbia community, she's connected with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and neighbors. As the new school year approaches, here's a snapshot of just some of the events President Mnookin has attended.

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet the @columbiaigp.bsky.social Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2026-27! IGP’s fourth cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows, featuring both new leaders and returning fellows, will visit @columbiasipa.bsky.social throughout the 2026–2027 academic year. igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distinguishe...

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🗽 📚 New school year, new friends, New York. Get ready to choose your own adventure. Here's the 2026 Guide to Life on Campus and in New York City: news.columbia.edu/content/welcome-c…

This image is a promotional poster with a classical theme, featuring various symbols such as a bust, a column, and a pigeon. Central text reads "Choose Your Own Adventure." The background includes a map-like design with geometric patterns. The words "Columbia University" and "Columbia Welcome 2026" are prominently displayed. The overall color scheme is blue and white.

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Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Congratulations to this year’s @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social BRAINYAC teen grads! Our summer research program pairs 10th & 11th graders from partner schools with @columbiauniversity.bsky.social neuroscientists for hands-on lab experience and mentorship. The future of science is in good hands!

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 08/08/2026

From the 2026 Environmental Performance Index to how gas bubbles shaped Kīlauea’s lava flow to the Pacific’s contrasting effects on wildfires, it's our State of the Planet roundup of @lamont.columbia.edu and @climate.columbia.edu research: bit.ly/45K9qHc

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

LIVE 🔴 Mary Beech, @alexsjacquez.bsky.social, @michelleimiller.bsky.social, @aijenpoo.bsky.social, Crystal Weise, @awhf.bsky.social and Jen Klein discuss the most pressing questions around AI labor market policies. Watch: youtube.com/live/xcuyP9z...

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What Do American Workers Want from AI Policy?

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 04/08/2026

🗺️ Explore pioneering @lamont.columbia.edu geologist and cartographer Marie Tharp's groundbreaking 1977 World Ocean Floor map and discover how it transformed our understanding of the Earth. #MarieTharp Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4wEglgS

Excerpt of the 1977 World Ocean Floor with the text Interactive: The Heezen-Tharp World Ocean Floor Map

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 03/08/2026

🔥 New online professional learning course! The Science of Climate Change: Beyond the Basics with Columbia Climate School professor Radley Horton Understand climate science, extreme risks, and impacts to make better decisions in a changing world. ➡️ Enroll today with Columbia+: bit.ly/47NJDzv

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Columbia Journalism School @columbiajournalism.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Columbia Journalism School is pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning journalists Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as Journalists in Residence for the 2026–27 academic year.

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Columbia Journalism School @columbiajournalism.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌎 Meet the 2026 Cabot Prize winners, recipients of the world’s oldest international journalism awards! Founded in 1938, the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes recognize career excellence and reporting that advances inter-American understanding.

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Columbia professors Kyle Bishop, Norman Christ, and Kara Lamb, whose projects have been awarded Genesis Mission funding from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Read more about their research: news.columbia.edu/news/columbia-uni…

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 13/07/2026

On Aug 5 5:30-8:30pm ET, join us for the Harlem Week 2026 Climate Change Conference to explore creating a safer, healthier future for communities disproportionately affected by climate impacts. ➡️ Learn More/RSVP: www.climate.columbia.edu/events/har…

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Are you getting enough sleep? Research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons shows that adequate sleep may help reduce the risk of weight gain and obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

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Skimping on Sleep Leads to Weight Gain

Columbia researchers have found that adults who shortened their sleep by just 80 minutes a night for six weeks gained weight and were more sedentary.

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 13/07/2026

🌟 Folarin Kolawole Receives 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award 🌳 Forests May Store Less Carbon than Expected 🌋 CO2 and Water Played Key Roles in Historic Mount Etna Eruptions 🗓️ Science Saturdays at LDEO Field Station | Oct 17 LDEO Open House 📩 lamont.columbia.edu/news/newsletter

Marie Tharp with the iconic Heezen-Tharp World Ocean Floor map, a landmark in cartography. Credit: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the estate of Marie Tharp

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 10/07/2026

Amid rapid urbanization, biodiversity loss, worsening storms, China's Greater Bay Area is looking to nature-based solutions to build climate resilience. MA Climate & Society student Mark Yeo reflects on how to achieve systems-scale impact. Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4wzVQl8

Shenzen in 1980: A dirt road with cyclists beside a grassy field, trees, and buildings under a cloudy sky. Credit: Leroy W. Demery, Jr.

Shenzhen in 2018: City skyline with a tall skyscraper and a large blue-roofed convention center in the foreground. Credit: Robert Bye

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today we welcome the 21st president of Columbia University, Jennifer L. Mnookin. As she becomes part of our community, join her for a look at Columbia’s spirit of discovery. Read President Mnookin's message: president.columbia.edu/news/first-d…

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A First Day Message From President Jennifer L. Mnookin | Office of the President

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 29/06/2026

With the World Cup in full swing, @ncdp.bsky.social expert @jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social's The Rush Hour to share tips on heat safety and the health of fans and players. bit.ly/3SRGZ6V

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Climate expert shares extreme heat tips ahead of this weekend's World Cup games

This is sparking conversations about heat safety and the health of fans and players.

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

LIVE 🔴 Nadav Eyal, Amos Hochstein, Secretary Jacob J. Lew, and Page Fortna assess the current state of the US-Iran deal and what comes next for the region. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @columbiasipa.bsky.social Watch: youtube.com/live/0FIR4Y2...

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IGP Rapid Response: Understanding the US-Iran Agreement

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

At a recent Columbia Business School event hosted by the Tamer Institute's Sustainable Operations Initiative, a panel of Nestlé executives shared how global operations are evolving. Their message: The mission hasn't changed. But in many ways, the world has.

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In 1973, Columbia psychiatrist Robert Spitzer petitioned the American Psychiatric Association to remove "homosexuality" from its handbook of mental disorders. This #PrideMonth, read about Spitzer's legacy: magazine.columbia.edu/article/rober…

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Columbia University @columbiauniversity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Columbia scientists visited Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about the importance of early-career research in sustaining long-term scientific and technological leadership in the United States: news.columbia.edu/news/early-career…

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

NEW report from the @columbiaigp.bsky.social Technology & Democracy Initiative: AI Slop and the Information Ecosystem: igp.sipa.columbia.edu/sites/igp/fi... by Jen Weedon, @camillefrancois.bsky.social, and Jeremie Ponak

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 15/06/2026

Fundamental misunderstanding of how finance industry operates has contributed to delays in global climate action, concludes new paper by @ccsi-columbia.bsky.social director Lisa Sachs with @climate.columbia.edu students Danielle Fujimoto & Quentin Harel. Via @bloomberg.com. bloom.bg/49YhVB5

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Why Sustainable Finance Hasn’t Moved the Needle on Climate Change

A new study by Lisa Sachs, director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, lays out the problem.

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

What is the true cost of fitting in? When you downplay key parts of your identity at work, at school, or in social settings, the long-term effects can manifest as increased stress and a weakened sense of belonging, according to new CBS research.

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The hidden cost of fitting in | Columbia Business School

Distancing yourself from your identity can cause serious psychological harm.

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Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Is forgetting useful? This was among the deep questions about how memories are formed and used explored at Local Circuits, a symposium that brought together leading experts in biological and artificial intelligence @columbiauniversity.bsky.social zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/symposium-me...

Christine Denny, PhD, presenting research on the molecular mechanisms underlying memory. Credit: Eileen Barroso.

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Columbia University Press @columbiaup.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Gita Manaktala as our executive director. For more than three decades, Gita has championed authors, advanced scholarship, and expanded access to knowledge. buff.ly/Eq9xeF8 We welcome her leadership. @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 09/06/2026

🤔 You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? 💡 Columbia Climate School experts Muhammad Azhar Ehsan, Mingfang Ting, @wxpizza.bsky.social, and climate reporter Tracy Wholf explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year: bit.ly/4ofr5im

Satellite image and reporter in the field with Q: You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? and A: Senior producer and climate reporter Tracy Wholf answers. news.climate.columbia.edu/tag/you-asked/

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What's the best advice the Class of 2026 received around graduation? 🔹 Don't optimize for a life you don't actually want 🔹 Don't mistake change for failure At CBS's 2026 Commencement, alumni entrepreneurs Deepak Narula '89 and Cyrus Massoumi '03 expanded on these and other key points:

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Don’t optimize for a life 'you don’t actually want’ and 4 more key takeaways from the 2026 Commencement speakers | Columbia Business School

Deepak Narula ’89 and Cyrus Massoumi ’03 urged graduates to lead with purpose, resilience, and the courage to keep refining their path.

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 06/05/2026

🔥 Ask us your burning questions about climate, science, and sustainability in the comments or via bit.ly/4tmwhlD. 💡 Our @lamont.columbia.edu and @climate.columbia.edu experts will help us all make sense of a rapidly changing world—one question at a time! ➡️ bit.ly/4tdgjdj

Polar bear, erupting volcano, hurricane, and dinosaur with text You Asked: Our Scientists and Experts Answer Your Burning Questions, news.climate.columbia.edu/ask-a-question-suggest-a-story

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 25/05/2026

When it comes to climate change, AI is a two-sided coin, with tremendous potential to benefit the environment while consuming vast amounts of water and energy. How will these two opposing dynamics balance out? Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/49lfQPm

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

LIVE 🔴 What happened during President Trump’s summit with President Xi Jinping & what does it mean for the future of US-China relations? With @iarnsdorf.bsky.social, Thomas J. Christensen, Erica Downs, @juliangewirtz.bsky.social, Liza Tobin, and @zoe-liu.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/3AcVsda...

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US-China Relations after the Trump-Xi Summit

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

NEWS: The @columbiaigp.bsky.social & @bakerinstitute.bsky.social Task Force on the Future of Foreign Assistance is focused on assessing the strategic rationale for US foreign assistance, reframing policy objectives, & developing actionable recommendations for a new era of global competition.

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 07/05/2026

Huge landslide in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord triggered a tsunami, creating a near-miss in a busy cruise area. Study led by @watershedlab.bsky.social with a team including LDEO seismologist Göran Ekström connects the event to glacier retreat + offers lessons on reducing dangers: bit.ly/4uvj4aS

Aerial photo of the highest runup resulting from the August 10, 2025 landslide-triggered tsunami in Tracy Arm, taken during a U.S. Geological Survey field reconnaissance flight on August 13, 2025. View direction is approximately south. Credit: John Lyons/U.S. Geological Survey

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Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Hearing aids amplify all incoming sound, and so struggle with noisy surroundings. Brain-controlled hearing tech from Nima Mesgarani, Vishal Choudhari & team could lead to a new generation of hearing systems that help people single out a voice in a crowd. youtube.com/shorts/TONWQ...

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Can Mind-Reading Tech Help People Hear Better?

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Columbia | SIPA @columbiasipa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🎓 Graduate Reflections These two years fly by so fast. For Vato Peradze MIA '26, it was striking to reflect on how much he'd grown in so short a time.

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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 29/04/2026

Among the extraordinary women recognized in 2026 by the National Women’s Hall of Fame is groundbreaking geologist and cartographer Marie Tharp of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory! Learn more: www.womenofthehall.org/hall-of-fame…

Marie Tharp with her elbow on a map. Credit: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the Estate of Marie Tharp

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

“Digital twins are great in terms of understanding humans, but they are biased... Before using this technology in the real world, we should be cautious." Assistant Professor Tianyi Peng investigates the real-life implications of using this technology en masse. youtu.be/IpY01suMgHQ

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Digital Twin Bias

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 29/04/2026

👟 This #EarthMonth, a group of Columbia Climate School master's students and our dean Alexis Abramson laced up their sneakers, grabbed their Climate School hats, and ran the WE ACT Earth Day 5K Fun Run to support our wonderful community partner @weact4ej.bsky.social!

Climate School students and Dean Abramson with WE ACT sign at Apr 25, 2026 Fun Run

Climate School students and WE ACT co-founder and executive director Peggy Shepard at Apr 25, 2026 Fun Run

Climate School students and Dean Abramson at Apr 25, 2026 WE ACT Fun Run

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mark your calendar—Reunion Weekend is almost here. 🎉 June 5–6, we’re welcoming back CBS alumni from class years ending in 1 and 6—plus recent grads from ’22–’25. Come back, catch up, and celebrate! business.columbia.edu/alumni/reunion

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Columbia Business School @columbiabusiness.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Announcing Tech Week 2026! Connect with industry leaders and hear from creators shaping the future of machine learning. This year, CBS will join top companies and institutions to bring a week of cutting-edge programming to the Big Apple. Register for our June 3 event: partiful.com/e/xsONW2ZNe8...

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Columbia Institute of Global Politics @columbiaigp.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

LIVE 🔴 @jnbarrot.bsky.social, French Foreign Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, joins @columbiaigp.bsky.social for a conversation with @columbiasipa.bsky.social's Jean-Marie Guehenno on how Europe will shape the 21st century. Watch: youtube.com/live/r7gld_y... @siwpscolumbia.bsky.social

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Europe will shape the 21st century: A conversation with Jean-Noël Barrot

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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 22/04/2026

In our new Science for the Planet video, Greeshma Gadikota of Columbia Climate School & @columbiaseas.bsky.social, director of Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, shares her work on new ways to recover valuable materials from industrial byproducts. Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4cHwcTl

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Science for the Planet: Turning Waste Into Critical Materials

Greeshma Gadikota and her team explore how materials that might otherwise be landfilled can be transformed into products needed for solar energy and other critical technologies.

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Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute @zuckermanbrain.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🧠 ✨ Join us for Saturday Science on April 25, 1–4 PM. Through hands-on activities and interactive demos, explore how the brain gathers information, builds connections and supports learning at every stage of life! Free and open to the public: zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/saturday-sci...

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