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U.S. ranks highly in new index showing how societies are adapting to aging
Tool that gauges the health and well-being of aging populations is created by USC and Columbia University researchers.
New map may lead to drug development for complex brain disorders
A study of protein interactions could be the first step to finding treatments that focus on problematic pathways, USC researcher says.
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USC chosen to win Pac-12 title in preseason media football poll
The Trojans received 28 votes to earn the preseason favorite pick over defending Pac-12 champion Washington, which received 22 votes.
Harper’s Bazaar
How city noise is slowly killing you
Like our ancestors, we react to noise with a rush of hormones necessary to flee a potential danger, says USC’s Bart Kosko. Today car alarms, sirens and jackhammers cause the same surges, which can contribute to tumors, heart disease and more.
The Conversation
Do challenges make school seem impossible or worthwhile?
Some studies suggest that motivation, rather than ability or skill, is the best predictor of educational and professional attainment. But, USC Professor Daphna Oyserman and PhD candidate Oliver Fisher ask, is motivation just one thing or are there many different kinds of motivation?
KTLA Morning News
Taking lots of photos actually helps you remember an event
Kristin Diehl of the USC Marshall School explains how taking photos increases an individual’s enjoyment of an experience. The same is true for negative experiences: Those who take photos enjoy it even less than others.
Daily Breeze
Biotech explodes in L.A. County, tackling everything from sickle-cell anemia to spider-free silk
Among the efforts: A group of USC engineers, scientists and biomedical practitioners are planning a biotech business park in East Los Angeles called L.A. Bioscience Hub.
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USC doctor researches depression and disability in aging Latinos
Maria Aranda never left the east side of Los Angeles, a community where she was born and raised and where she’s now doing research aimed at helping an older generation of Latinos. “I see the immense need in our community,” she says.
The Guardian
Grindr, virtual reality and vlogging: New ways to talk about sexual health
Almost half the world’s population is online and billions of young people use social media. So, USC’s Sofia Gruskin asks, why doesn’t more sex education happen across these channels?
Los Angeles Times
First startup from USC Iovine and Young Academy: augmented reality firm Mira
Three students are behind Mira, which unveils its first product Tuesday. It resembles a large sun visor, except it holds up a smartphone in front of your face. Images from the phone are projected onto the shield’s lenses, making it seem as if 3-D objects are floating before you.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
California’s Poet Laureate Dana Gioia talks rhyme (and reason) as he tours the state
The USC professor is on a mission to visit all 58 counties and nurture an appreciation for what he calls “the conversation of the spirit.”
The Washington Post
Spreading fake news becomes standard practice for governments across the world
USC’s Emilio Ferrara finds that many of the Twitter bots that spread messages supporting Donald Trump also worked against French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Breaking down barriers across disciplines
USC is among the institutions recognizing the need for interdisciplinary research, and taking concrete steps to see that it is encouraged.
KPCC
USC impacted as federal government ends teen pregnancy prevention grants
The university is one of more than 80 institutions losing millions of federal grant dollars that had been allocated for studying and implementing evidence-based sexual health education programs.
Older island-dwelling Puerto Ricans in better health than older adults in the U.S.
Findings from a USC gerontology study show that Puerto Ricans were less likely to report limitations in their activities.
USC’s residential education director shines in the geek spotlight at Comic-Con
Emily Sandoval takes her message to a sympathetic audience: Embrace your “nerdentity” and you can succeed in college academically and socially.
In memoriam: Alfred Fischer, 96, prominent geologist
Professor emeritus became a world leader in sedimentary geology and a devoted teacher whose 1952 book on paleontology endured for more than six decades.
Surgery and therapy at USC offers hope for patients with lymphedema
Thanks to cutting-edge surgery and the work of USC occupational therapists, patients no longer have to suffer through pain.
Biologist takes artistic view of science — and the results are stunning
Amanda Kwieraga uses acrylic and ink on wood panels to create “Art for Science’s Sake.”
Experts: 1 in 3 cases of dementia preventable
Lancet Commission, including USC expert, has identified powerful tools to prevent dementia and touts the benefits of nonmedical interventions.
Immersed in Irish culture, students learn why Gaelic language languishes
Half the world’s languages could disappear in a few decades, and USC Dornsife’s Tok Thompson is helping students figure out why — and what might be lost.
Drone video: Fences are coming down, and USC Village is almost ready for its debut
Shops and restaurants are coming together, and the first of 2,700 student residents arrive at the $700 million development in less than four weeks.
CHLA helps teens put birth defects behind them
Thanks to USC surgeons, women born with Apert syndrome and a cleft lip deal with life on their own terms.
Understanding what shortens the American lifespan
Demographer and sociologist Jessica Ho’s research finds that more Americans die before age 50 than in other countries.
USC’s Information Sciences Institute stays at forefront of information processing and computer technologies
As the institute nears its 45-year anniversary, key projects focus on nanoelectronics, molecular anatomy and cyberthreats.
Shuttered businesses linked to a rise in property crimes
USC-led study finds that when foot traffic is down, crime goes up — even when the closed businesses were marijuana dispensaries thought to be crime magnets.
Secrets of undersea chemical reaction revealed; could they reduce CO2 in the atmosphere?
Scientists speed up a natural process that occurs deep in the ocean, raising the possibility that humans could help the Earth cope with greenhouse gases.
Wonder why those happy memories fade? You’re programmed that way
New USC Marshall research suggests that people overestimate how much they’ll recall from a good time in their life: “People simply forget to remember.”
In memoriam: Daniel Lewis, 92, longtime leader of the USC Thornton Symphony
The emeritus professor was the first member of the USC Thornton faculty to be named a University Professor.
USC Thornton announces five new master’s degree programs
The school is adding the programs to stay ahead of major changes in the music industry, dean says.
Once a homeless kid, then in foster care. Up next: a USC doctoral program
As a child, Mich Hamlin lived on the streets with his parents. Next month, he enters USC’s physical therapy program.
Students create app to improve post-stroke care
The app, created by four USC Viterbi undergrads, will vie for funding at the Grand Challenge business model competition.
USC researcher, and AI, give homeless youth a helping hand with HIV education
Eric Rice needed a better way to identify peer educators, and software was the answer.
New dining hall at USC Village favors flavor and a healthful menu
USC Hospitality’s food philosophy guides fresh ideas from Chef Nathan Martinez.
USC alum offers free oral cancer screenings to homebound seniors
With heavy dental gear in tow, Justin Urbano finds fulfillment by volunteering his services 16 hours each week.
Incoming scholar’s path to USC includes an escape from war-torn Syria
Born in Boston but raised largely in Damascus, the new freshman has big ideas — and a special calling based on what she’s seen firsthand.
A simple breath test could be the next step in diagnosing breast cancer
Clinical trial at USC and other cancer centers looks at effectiveness of a new device that could prevent unnecessary testing.
Barista at USC flashes a winning smile — and the confidence that comes with it
Coffee shop employee is happy to show his teeth because of dental work provided by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.