Campus & Beyond University Debuts Video Podcast Devoted to Big Red Discoveries Stories You May Like The Glories of a Big Red Sunset—Showcased on Instagram Meet the Woman Who Was the Driving Force Behind the Straight After Three Decades, Big Red Men’s Ice Hockey Passes the Torch Featuring faculty from around Cornell, Research Matters explores topics from cancer to artificial intelligence and beyond Editor's note: This story was adapted from a feature in the Cornell Chronicle. By Chronicle staff When Cornell researchers set out to solve problems, they rarely stay confined to the lab. Their work shows up in courtrooms and cornfields, emergency call centers and construction sites, insect collections and robotics workshops. Research Matters, a new video podcast series from University Relations, will make those connections visible, and accessible, to a broad public audience. Launched on January 27 with three episodes, Research Matters spotlights Cornell scholars whose research directly engages with real-world challenges, from climate change and public safety to mental health, food systems, and the future of technology. Hosted by Cornell Chronicle staff writer Laura Reiley and produced by Garth Avery, broadcast studio specialist in Media Relations, the series translates complex scholarship into casual conversations that can be understood by listeners of all backgrounds. The series translates complex scholarship into casual conversations that can be understood by listeners of all backgrounds. Stories You May Like The Glories of a Big Red Sunset—Showcased on Instagram Meet the Woman Who Was the Driving Force Behind the Straight “This series is about showing why research matters on campus and beyond,” said Monica Yant Kinney, associate vice president for university relations. “Cornell’s researchers are deeply engaged with the world as it is—and as it could be. Research Matters gives them space to explain not just what they’re studying, but why it matters now.” Early episodes reflect the breadth of Cornell’s research enterprise. In one installment, psychologist Jessica Salerno discusses how subtle cues like tone or emotional expression can affect whether 911 callers are treated as victims or suspects. Her work has implications for policing, bias, and emergency response systems nationwide. In another episode, biomedical scientist Dr. Glenn Simmons Jr. reveals how fats and inflammation can fuel cancer—and why some communities face worse outcomes than others. And in another, information science professor David Rand describes how AI can sway how we think—and even how we vote. Research Matters will be distributed on Tuesdays through the spring semester on the Cornell Chronicle website and on major podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify, with video versions available for viewers who prefer to watch. What unites the episodes is not a single discipline, but a shared emphasis on impact. “If you’ve ever wondered how academic research connects to the choices you make, the systems you rely on, or the future you’re inheriting," Reiley says, "this podcast is for you.” Published January 27, 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Other stories You may like Students Hotelie Markets Coffee from Her Rural Village in Guatemala Campus & Beyond For Big Red Nature Illustrators, Art and Science Overlap Campus & Beyond Cornell Biennial Turns Artistic Eyes on Planet’s Uncertain Future