Research Matters
The Research Matters podcast features candid conversations with Cornell University researchers who are tackling some of society’s most urgent challenges and finding solutions that make a difference. Hear from experts who are not just studying the world, but changing it, turning data into discoveries, and ideas into impact. Produced by Cornell University Relations. Read more at news.cornell.edu.
Research Matters
Latest Episodes
Gordon Pennycook on why smart people believe dumb things - Research Matters S2E16
In this episode of Research Matters, psychologist Gordon Pennycook dives into the surprisingly relatable science of why smart people believe dumb things, from conspiracy theories to “deep” nonsense that only sounds profound. Blending humor with...
Corrie Moreau on how studying ant microbiomes helps us understand ourselves - Research Matters S2E15
In this episode of Research Matters, Corrie Moreau, a leading evolutionary biologist and entomologist, explores the hidden world of insects, revealing how ants and their microbial partners can illuminate evolution, biodiversity and ecosystem he...
Gavin Sacks on the extraordinary science of aluminum cans - Research Matters S2E14
This week, Research Matters reveals the hidden chemistry inside aluminum cans. Food scientist Gavin Sacks, Ph.D. ’05, unpacks how subtle reactions affect the flavor, safety and shelf life of popular beverages – and the innovative fixes now in d...
Elisha Frye on zoonotic diseases and how veterinary diagnostics protect animals and humans - Research Matters S2E13
In this week’s episode of Research Matters, Dr. Elisha Frye, D.V.M. ’10, associate professor of practice, explains how Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center works at the front lines of detecting and preventing diseases that can jump between...
Phillip Milner on using sunlight to capture carbon - Research Matters S2E12
In this episode of Research Matters, Cornell chemist Phillip Milner explains a breakthrough carbon-capture system that uses sunlight — rather than fossil-fuel energy — to both capture and release carbon dioxide, potentially transforming how we ...
