Deep connections drive psychedelic research

As psychedelic drugs gain more support from the medical community as a potential treatment for severe depression, Cornell researchers are making crucial discoveries that explain how compounds such as psilocybin work on the brain.

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In this episode of Research Matters, psychologist Gordon Pennycook dives into the surprisingly relatable science of why smart people believe dumb things.

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Brooke Erin Duffy, a Cornell University professor, analyzes the public scrutiny and gendered criticism faced by influencers in the digital age. 

South China Morning Post

Pop Mart’s targeted U.S. strategy reflects a broader shift by Chinese brands to cultivate niche audiences and global identities amid rising U.S.-China tensions, with Cornell’s Lourdes Casanova noting that some firms increasingly distance themselves from their Chinese origins.

Wired

danah boyd, a Cornell University professor who studies the census, discusses the implications of eliminating demographic data on political assessments and resource allocations.

The Atlantic

Cornell Law School professor Sandra Babcock discusses societal assumptions about female killers and comments on the role of gender in perceptions of crime.

Nature

Matt Marx, an entrepreneurship and innovation researcher at Cornell University, leads a project examining the commercial impact of academic science through patent citations. 

National Geographic

Corrie Moreau, a Cornell University entomologist and curator, discusses the significance of the Schmidt sting pain index in objectively quantifying insect sting pain.