Research Matters Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:58:04 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373111 en-us © 2026 Research Matters yes 349c7104-4604-5675-a9d0-2d32fb1aa6b3 Cornell University episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cornell University https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9g7nhm6vu4losx157ls6t3eq1f23?.jpg Research Matters Elisha Frye on zoonotic diseases and how veterinary diagnostics protect animals and humans - Research Matters S2E13 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 animals and humans. How are climate change and new technologies reshaping disease surveillance — and what can we do to help stop outbreaks before they start?

]]> 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 animals and humans. How are climate change and new technologies reshaping disease surveillance — and what can we do to help stop outbreaks before they start?

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18975447 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1136 zoonotic disease, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, health, Cornell, animals, livestock, pets, animal health, One Health, public health, veterinary diagnostics, disease prevention, avian influenza, bird flu, food safety, disease outbreaks, pandemic preve 2 13 full false Phillip Milner on using sunlight to capture carbon - Research Matters S2E12 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 tackle emissions. The conversation explores why carbon capture remains essential, how the technology works in real-world conditions, and what it could mean for the cost and scalability of climate solutions. Watch here.

]]> 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 tackle emissions. The conversation explores why carbon capture remains essential, how the technology works in real-world conditions, and what it could mean for the cost and scalability of climate solutions. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18931763 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1685 Cornell, chemistry, climate change, carbon, sequestration, climate solutions, co2, carbon dioxide, global warming, electricity 2 12 full false Adam Hoffman on how to help teens become successful adults - Research Matters S2E11 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 navigate stressful transitions. The conversation also examines how social media influences identity development and the unique challenges facing marginalized people, and offers practical insights for building more supportive, identity-affirming environments for adolescents. Watch here.

]]> 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 navigate stressful transitions. The conversation also examines how social media influences identity development and the unique challenges facing marginalized people, and offers practical insights for building more supportive, identity-affirming environments for adolescents. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18895168 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1528 Cornell, human ecology, psychology, parenting, teenagers, social media, native american, identity 2 11 full false Christophe Duplais on what scent can communicate - Research Matters S2E10 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 and animal health. Decoding these airborne messages reveals a hidden communication network that connects ecosystems, agriculture and medicine. Watch here.

]]> 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 and animal health. Decoding these airborne messages reveals a hidden communication network that connects ecosystems, agriculture and medicine. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18857000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1421 Cornell, chemistry, entomology, agriculture, pheromone, insect 2 10 full false Claire Wardle on how misinformation spreads - Research Matters S2E9 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 misinformation is not just a media problem but a societal one, shaping everything from elections to public health decisions. The conversation also explores possible solutions — from community-based trust networks to new models of journalism. Watch here.

]]> 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 misinformation is not just a media problem but a societal one, shaping everything from elections to public health decisions. The conversation also explores possible solutions — from community-based trust networks to new models of journalism. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18817596 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1326 cornell, communications, media, misinformation, social media, journalism 2 9 full false Robert Shepherd on the future of robotics - Research Matters S2E8 Robert Shepherd on the future of robotics - Research Matters S2E8 In this episode of Research Matters, Cornell University mechanical engineering professor Robert Shepherd explores a radically reimagined future of robotics – one where sustainable, self-repairing machines partner with biology rather than imitate it, opening new possibilities in medicine, environmental monitoring, agriculture and beyond. Shepherd explains how biohybrid robots use living cells as actuators, how mycelium can function as both building material and sensing network, and how volumetric 3D printing allows entire soft robots, complete with internal skeletons, to be created in a single step. Watch here.

]]> In this episode of Research Matters, Cornell University mechanical engineering professor Robert Shepherd explores a radically reimagined future of robotics – one where sustainable, self-repairing machines partner with biology rather than imitate it, opening new possibilities in medicine, environmental monitoring, agriculture and beyond. Shepherd explains how biohybrid robots use living cells as actuators, how mycelium can function as both building material and sensing network, and how volumetric 3D printing allows entire soft robots, complete with internal skeletons, to be created in a single step. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18776707 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1588 cornell, engineering, robotics, biohybrid, soft robots, robots 2 8 full false Casey Dillman on the planet's most overlooked creatures - Research Matters S2E7 Casey Dillman on the planet's most overlooked creatures - Research Matters S2E7 In this episode of Research Matters, we talk with Casey Dillman, curator of fishes, amphibians and reptiles at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates, about how studying some of the planet’s most overlooked creatures can reveal the health of entire ecosystems. It’s a conversation about interconnectedness, conservation and an unlikely key to protecting the future of the planet. Watch here.

]]> In this episode of Research Matters, we talk with Casey Dillman, curator of fishes, amphibians and reptiles at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates, about how studying some of the planet’s most overlooked creatures can reveal the health of entire ecosystems. It’s a conversation about interconnectedness, conservation and an unlikely key to protecting the future of the planet. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18733936 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1295 cornell, conservation 2 7 full false Sriramya Duddukuri Nair on green concrete and 3D printed buildings - Research Matters S2E6 Sriramya Duddukuri Nair on green concrete and 3D printed buildings - Research Matters S2E6 In this episode of Research Matters, we speak with Sriramya Duddukuri Nair, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, about the enormous — and often invisible — impact of construction materials on our climate and daily lives. From reimagining “green concrete” to experimenting with 3D-printed buildings made from local, in-situ materials, Nair explains how engineers are working to build faster, cleaner and more resilient infrastructure for a warming world. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about innovation under pressure — and why the future of climate solutions may be hiding in the concrete beneath our feet. Watch here.

]]> In this episode of Research Matters, we speak with Sriramya Duddukuri Nair, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, about the enormous — and often invisible — impact of construction materials on our climate and daily lives. From reimagining “green concrete” to experimenting with 3D-printed buildings made from local, in-situ materials, Nair explains how engineers are working to build faster, cleaner and more resilient infrastructure for a warming world. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about innovation under pressure — and why the future of climate solutions may be hiding in the concrete beneath our feet. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18693845 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1540 cornell, climate change, concrete, 3d printing, green concrete 2 6 full false Chris Barrett on why food prices remain stubbornly high - Research Matters S2E5 Chris Barrett on why food prices remain stubbornly high - Research Matters S2E5 In this episode of Research Matters, economist Chris Barrett, the Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics and Management in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and a professor in the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, digs into why food prices remain so stubbornly high — from climate shocks and geopolitical conflict to supply chain bottlenecks and fragile global markets that amplify volatility. The conversation connects the dots between global economic forces and what we see at the grocery store, while exploring smarter policies that can stabilize markets and protect the most vulnerable. Watch here.

]]> In this episode of Research Matters, economist Chris Barrett, the Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics and Management in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and a professor in the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, digs into why food prices remain so stubbornly high — from climate shocks and geopolitical conflict to supply chain bottlenecks and fragile global markets that amplify volatility. The conversation connects the dots between global economic forces and what we see at the grocery store, while exploring smarter policies that can stabilize markets and protect the most vulnerable. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18650653 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1758 Cornell, economics, supply chain, climate change, food supply 2 5 full false Arthur Wheaton on the future of cars, travel and work - Research Matters S2E4 Arthur Wheaton on the future of cars, travel and work - Research Matters S2E4 In this insightful episode of Research Matters, Arthur Wheaton, director of labor studies in the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, dives into the future of cars, travel and work – from tariffs and EV transitions to autonomous vehicles and union impacts.

Packed with practical advice, eye-opening analysis and a glimpse into emerging trends in transportation and labor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating car buying decisions, industry shifts, or the role of technology in our jobs and journeys. Watch here.

]]> In this insightful episode of Research Matters, Arthur Wheaton, director of labor studies in the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, dives into the future of cars, travel and work – from tariffs and EV transitions to autonomous vehicles and union impacts.

Packed with practical advice, eye-opening analysis and a glimpse into emerging trends in transportation and labor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating car buying decisions, industry shifts, or the role of technology in our jobs and journeys. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18617581 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1788 labor, cornell, tariffs, ev, electric vehicle, union, future of work 2 4 full false Dr. Glenn E. Simmons Jr. on how fats and inflammation can fuel cancer - Research Matters S2E3 Dr. Glenn E. Simmons Jr. on how fats and inflammation can fuel cancer - Research Matters S2E3 In this episode of Research Matters, Dr. Glenn E. Simmons Jr., a Cornell biomedical scientist and assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, takes us inside his lab to reveal how fats and inflammation can fuel cancer – and why some communities face worse outcomes than others. Plus, he offers practical health tips, a peek at what’s next for his team, and a book recommendation to keep curious minds busy. Watch here.

]]> In this episode of Research Matters, Dr. Glenn E. Simmons Jr., a Cornell biomedical scientist and assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, takes us inside his lab to reveal how fats and inflammation can fuel cancer – and why some communities face worse outcomes than others. Plus, he offers practical health tips, a peek at what’s next for his team, and a book recommendation to keep curious minds busy. Watch here.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-18573737 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1356 cornell, inflammation, cancer, health, medicine, biomedicine 2 3 full false Jessica Salerno on what we get wrong with 911 calls - Research Matters S2E2 Jessica Salerno on what we get wrong with 911 calls - Research Matters S2E2 On this episode of Research Matters: Can the way you sound on a 911 call make you a suspect? Cornell psychologist Jessica Salerno, associate professor in the College of Human Ecology and associate member of the Cornell Law School faculty, reveals her lab’s eye-opening research showing that callers who don’t sound “emotional enough” – whether they’re calm, hesitant or just processing trauma – can be judged suspicious, putting them at risk of unfair treatment. Tune in to learn why your tone shouldn’t determine your credibility and what we all can do to rethink how we judge people in crisis. Watch here.

]]> On this episode of Research Matters: Can the way you sound on a 911 call make you a suspect? Cornell psychologist Jessica Salerno, associate professor in the College of Human Ecology and associate member of the Cornell Law School faculty, reveals her lab’s eye-opening research showing that callers who don’t sound “emotional enough” – whether they’re calm, hesitant or just processing trauma – can be judged suspicious, putting them at risk of unfair treatment. Tune in to learn why your tone shouldn’t determine your credibility and what we all can do to rethink how we judge people in crisis. Watch here.

]]> Buzzsprout-18573655 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1678 cornell, psychology, trauma, crisis, tone of voice 2 2 full false David Rand on how AI shapes our choices - Research Matters S2E1 David Rand on how AI shapes our choices - Research Matters S2E1 In this eye-opening episode of Research Matters, David Rand, professor in the Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and the College of Arts and Sciences, reveals how AI actually sways what we think – even how we vote. Packed with insight, practical takeaways, and a peek into the future of AI in our daily lives, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how technology shapes our choices.  Watch here.

]]> In this eye-opening episode of Research Matters, David Rand, professor in the Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and the College of Arts and Sciences, reveals how AI actually sways what we think – even how we vote. Packed with insight, practical takeaways, and a peek into the future of AI in our daily lives, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how technology shapes our choices.  Watch here.

]]> Buzzsprout-18573020 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1611 AI, artificial intelligence, technology, cornell 2 1 full false From earth to easel: Kirsten Kurtz paints with soil From earth to easel: Kirsten Kurtz paints with soil Kirsten Kurtz, assistant director of the Cornell Soil Health Lab, discusses her practice of painting with soil, the need for creativity in science and why “the skin of the earth” is more than just dirt.

]]> Kirsten Kurtz, assistant director of the Cornell Soil Health Lab, discusses her practice of painting with soil, the need for creativity in science and why “the skin of the earth” is more than just dirt.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-17587360 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2440 CALS, staff 1 19 full false Chloé Arson goes deep into the potential of geothermal heat Chloé Arson goes deep into the potential of geothermal heat Chloé Arson, professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in Cornell Engineering, discusses her interest in rock mechanics and geothermal heat, addresses common misunderstandings about the technology and recounts the unexpected, zigzagging journey that led to her becoming a literal rock star.

]]> Chloé Arson, professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in Cornell Engineering, discusses her interest in rock mechanics and geothermal heat, addresses common misunderstandings about the technology and recounts the unexpected, zigzagging journey that led to her becoming a literal rock star.

]]> Cornell University Buzzsprout-17233438 Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2286 research, engineering 1 18 full false Ariel Ortiz-Bobea on the need for increasing public investment in agricultural R&D Ariel Ortiz-Bobea on the need for increasing public investment in agricultural R&D Climate change and flagging investment in research and development has U.S. agriculture facing its first productivity slowdown in decades. Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, associate professor in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, explains what is needed to reverse course: a level of public R&D spending growth that hasn’t been seen in the U.S. since the years following World War I and World War II. Read more: Large-scale investment in research needed to maintain U.S. agriculture

]]> Climate change and flagging investment in research and development has U.S. agriculture facing its first productivity slowdown in decades. Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, associate professor in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, explains what is needed to reverse course: a level of public R&D spending growth that hasn’t been seen in the U.S. since the years following World War I and World War II. Read more: Large-scale investment in research needed to maintain U.S. agriculture

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-16780122 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1489 Dyson 1 17 full false Itai Cohen on building microrobots, collaborating across disciplines and taming fear Itai Cohen on building microrobots, collaborating across disciplines and taming fear Academia can be a very siloed place, but Itai Cohen, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has managed to work on an incredibly eclectic range of projects, from studying the neuroscience behind insect flight, to making origami-like solar materials that wrap buildings, to creating tiny diffractive microrobots that can probe the microscopic world. He reflects on where his diverse interests and collaborations have led him, and the role that fear played in the evolution of his scientific trajectory.
Read about the tiniest walking robot and its micro-measurements.

]]> Academia can be a very siloed place, but Itai Cohen, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has managed to work on an incredibly eclectic range of projects, from studying the neuroscience behind insect flight, to making origami-like solar materials that wrap buildings, to creating tiny diffractive microrobots that can probe the microscopic world. He reflects on where his diverse interests and collaborations have led him, and the role that fear played in the evolution of his scientific trajectory.
Read about the tiniest walking robot and its micro-measurements.

]]> Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-16206237 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2346 A&S, research, robotics 1 16 full false Gordon Pennycook on how to improve a ‘prebunking’ technique Gordon Pennycook on how to improve a ‘prebunking’ technique As social media platforms deployed psychological “inoculation” on a large scale, hoping to help people spot techniques common to misinformation, Gordon Pennycook, associate professor and Himan Brown Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology and College of Arts and Sciences, had doubts about its effectiveness. He discusses new research identifying a way to strengthen inoculations, and why he began studying misinformation.
Read more about it.

]]> As social media platforms deployed psychological “inoculation” on a large scale, hoping to help people spot techniques common to misinformation, Gordon Pennycook, associate professor and Himan Brown Faculty Fellow in the Department of Psychology and College of Arts and Sciences, had doubts about its effectiveness. He discusses new research identifying a way to strengthen inoculations, and why he began studying misinformation.
Read more about it.

]]> Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-16031706 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1105 A&S 1 15 full false Narrated story: Uris Library and its iconic tower undergo $7M restoration Narrated story: Uris Library and its iconic tower undergo $7M restoration A $7 million restoration of Cornell's McGraw Tower and Uris Library, underway since summer 2023 and expected to be completed in November, includes replacing roofs, repairing masonry and shoring up a century-old entryway.

]]> A $7 million restoration of Cornell's McGraw Tower and Uris Library, underway since summer 2023 and expected to be completed in November, includes replacing roofs, repairing masonry and shoring up a century-old entryway.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15584090 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 630 AI 1 11 full false Narrated story: Deer hunters can switch to copper bullets to save eagles Narrated story: Deer hunters can switch to copper bullets to save eagles New York state agencies are encouraging hunters to choose non-lead ammunition to benefit both wild animals and humans, with help from Cornell communication and wildlife experts.

]]> New York state agencies are encouraging hunters to choose non-lead ammunition to benefit both wild animals and humans, with help from Cornell communication and wildlife experts.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15551495 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 880 CALS, feature, AI 1 10 full false Narrated story: Warming and browning make NY lakes unlivable for cold-water fish Narrated story: Warming and browning make NY lakes unlivable for cold-water fish A new study found that only about 5% of Adirondack lakes may continue to maintain water that is cold and oxygenated enough to support cold-water species given current trends. 

]]> A new study found that only about 5% of Adirondack lakes may continue to maintain water that is cold and oxygenated enough to support cold-water species given current trends. 

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15510166 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 354 CALS, research, AI 1 9 full false Narrated story: How to ease teens' transition to high school Narrated story: How to ease teens' transition to high school Providing teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities and values can help bolster their self-esteem and ease transitions to high school, new Cornell psychology research finds.

]]> Providing teenagers opportunities to affirm positive aspects of their identities and values can help bolster their self-esteem and ease transitions to high school, new Cornell psychology research finds.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15473325 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 329 AI, Human Ecology 1 8 full false Narrated story: Unique bond powers twin mechanical engineering students Narrated story: Unique bond powers twin mechanical engineering students Identical twins Ashley and Verena Padres ’26 fell in love with the idea of space exploration and working together at an early age – now they employ and enjoy that spirit of curiosity and collaboration at Cornell.  

]]> Identical twins Ashley and Verena Padres ’26 fell in love with the idea of space exploration and working together at an early age – now they employ and enjoy that spirit of curiosity and collaboration at Cornell.  

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15431334 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 457 ENG, AI 1 7 full false Narrated story: Double Ups help food stamps go farther Narrated story: Double Ups help food stamps go farther Cornell researchers are part of an $8.08 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through which they’ll assess and improve New York’s Double Up Food Bucks program, which is piloting the first Double Up online shopping option in the nation. The team will help the program expand to every county outside of New York City by 2027 and reach an estimated 200,000 SNAP recipients who do not currently have access to it.

]]> Cornell researchers are part of an $8.08 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through which they’ll assess and improve New York’s Double Up Food Bucks program, which is piloting the first Double Up online shopping option in the nation. The team will help the program expand to every county outside of New York City by 2027 and reach an estimated 200,000 SNAP recipients who do not currently have access to it.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15357297 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 536 CALS, CHE, research 1 6 full false Narrated story: Frank Rosenblatt pioneered artificial intelligence in 1958 Narrated story: Frank Rosenblatt pioneered artificial intelligence in 1958 Frank Rosenblatt '50, associate professor of neurobiology and behavior in Cornell’s Division of Biological Sciences, created a machine capable of learning and understanding its surroundings without human control in 1958, but he was 60 years ahead of his time. The field of artificial intelligence languished, and he died at the age of 43, decades before new AI pioneers finally built on his groundbreaking work.  

]]> Frank Rosenblatt '50, associate professor of neurobiology and behavior in Cornell’s Division of Biological Sciences, created a machine capable of learning and understanding its surroundings without human control in 1958, but he was 60 years ahead of his time. The field of artificial intelligence languished, and he died at the age of 43, decades before new AI pioneers finally built on his groundbreaking work.  

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15312089 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 584 CIS, AI 1 5 full false Narrated story: The shape of foxes' noses prevent snow injuries Narrated story: The shape of foxes' noses prevent snow injuries When hunting for mice, foxes are known to plunge headfirst into snow. It's their sharp noses that protect them from injury, according to a new study.

]]> When hunting for mice, foxes are known to plunge headfirst into snow. It's their sharp noses that protect them from injury, according to a new study.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15270974 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 244 CALS, research, AI 1 4 full false Narrated story: Lab of Ornithology staff member dedicates her free time to native bats Narrated story: Lab of Ornithology staff member dedicates her free time to native bats Victoria Campbell spends her free time caring for bats in need – setting tiny broken bones, feeding babies, treating illness and nursing native bats back to health so they can be released.
Read the original story and see photos.

]]> Victoria Campbell spends her free time caring for bats in need – setting tiny broken bones, feeding babies, treating illness and nursing native bats back to health so they can be released.
Read the original story and see photos.

]]> The Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15237461 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 315 CALS, feature, staff 1 3 full false How a psychedelic experience transformed a neuroscientist's research – and his life How a psychedelic experience transformed a neuroscientist's research – and his life Jesse Goldberg, associate professor of neurobiology and behavior and Robert R. Capranica Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences, tells a story of how experiences with his own health have changed his research and his personal journey.
Read more about Goldberg's research.

]]> Jesse Goldberg, associate professor of neurobiology and behavior and Robert R. Capranica Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences, tells a story of how experiences with his own health have changed his research and his personal journey.
Read more about Goldberg's research.

]]> Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15233383 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1074 1 2 full false Balto and me: A love of dogs inspires a life in science Balto and me: A love of dogs inspires a life in science  Heather Huson ’97, associate professor of animal science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has a personal connection to dog sledding, having raced competitively for almost 25 years throughout North America. Now she studies how genetics shapes the traits – from physiology and speed to behavior and diet – that produce the ideal working canine, including detection and seeing-eye dogs.
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]]>  Heather Huson ’97, associate professor of animal science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has a personal connection to dog sledding, having raced competitively for almost 25 years throughout North America. Now she studies how genetics shapes the traits – from physiology and speed to behavior and diet – that produce the ideal working canine, including detection and seeing-eye dogs.
Read more about it.

]]> Cornell Chronicle Buzzsprout-15233320 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1018 1 1 full false