New inexpensive, scalable design takes advantage of the optical switchability of porous polymers; could be used for heating, cooling, and lighting buildings, as well as camouflage applicatio... Read more
Columbia engineers develop new AI technology that amplifies correct speaker from a group; breakthrough could lead to better hearing aids. Our brains have a remarkable knack for picking out i... Read more
Columbia Engineering researchers design new desalination method for hypersaline brines that is low-cost, efficient, and effective; could address the growing water challenges across the globe... Read more
A Step Closer to Self-Aware Machines Robots that are self-aware have been science fiction fodder for decades, and now we may finally be getting closer. Humans are unique in being able to ima... Read more
Flat, micron-thick lens offers performance comparable to top-of-the-line compound lens systems; could drastically reduce the size and weight of any optical instruments used for imaging, incl... Read more
A major challenge in current climate prediction models is how to accurately represent clouds and their atmospheric heating and moistening. This challenge is behind the wide spread in climate... Read more
