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 th...
28 Apr 22min
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 illumin...
21 Apr 25min
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 b...
14 Apr 26min
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 carb...
31 Mar 28min
Adam Hoffman on how to help teens become successful adults - Research Matters S2E11
On this week's episode of Research Matters, psychologist Adam Hoffman discusses research showing that even simple exercises — like asking teens to reflect on identities they value — can help them navi...
24 Mar 25min
Christophe Duplais on what scent can communicate - Research Matters S2E10
In this episode of Research Matters, entomologist Christophe Duplais explains how scent molecules can identify stressed plants, help farmers detect crop problems early and even offer clues about human...
17 Mar 23min
Claire Wardle on how misinformation spreads - Research Matters S2E9
In this episode of Research Matters, we speak with misinformation expert Claire Wardle about how misleading and emotionally charged content spreads faster than facts. Wardle explains why misinformatio...
10 Mar 22min
