Prayer apps are flooding the market, but how well do they work?
A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community — something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
Trojans combine journalism and design expertise to help news organizations thrive
Students in the new News and Information Innovation minor combine USC Annenberg’s journalism expertise with the USC Iovine and Young Academy’s entrepreneurial approach to design and technology.
The Paralyzed Will Walk, the Blind Will See: The Bionics Revolution Is Coming
Electronic eyes, robotic arms and exoskeletons? USC experts meld man (and woman) with machine.
How to reclaim more water — and save money, too
In Southern California, desalination facilities and wastewater reclamation plants are often near each other. That presents opportunities to provide the most water possible, while minimizing energy usage and keeping the environment in mind, USC Viterbi researchers say.
USC researchers develop tracking method in high-powered jet engines, paving the way for optimal combustion
Have you ever watched liquids mix together? There’s an art to how mixing occurs. USC Viterbi researchers share breakthroughs that will send a shock through your cup of coffee and cream and optimize supersonic and hypersonic flight.
How alike are the cancer cells from a single patient?
The USC study also underscored a major problem facing cancer researchers: studying non-representative samples of patient cells.
USC Viterbi professor and undergrad team up to improve AI
Combining Mercedeh Khajavikhan’s background in photonics with Haoqin Deng’s experience designing neural networks helped build a novel chip and a faster network.
USC Dornsife student enjoys up-close view of UN Climate Change Conference
Murad Jah scored a dream assignment for a young environmental scientist. He worked with activists and studied climate change negotiations to prep for the summit underway in Scotland.
Tech Can Push Us Apart, but These Games and VR Build Empathy
Meet the digital creators who are using tech to make us feel a little more human.
Asli Baat vocalists juggle singing and studies
Says one member of the South Asian Fusion group: “I definitely remember times after we’d leave a practice and realize, ‘Oh shoot, we have to submit a chemistry quiz right now.’”
Why is a delegation from the Vatican attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference?
The president of USC Dornsife’s Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies explains the Catholic case for climate action.
California’s stem cell agency awards USC $5 million to train scientists and clinicians
The goal is to create a diverse group of scientists with the knowledge and skill to become the next generation of stem cell leaders.
Cute, Innovative Robots Are Coming to Help You Live Your Best Life
USC researchers are testing next-generation droids that can clean, explore and play.
U.N. climate conference draws USC experts and students to grapple with solutions
COP26 summit brings the world together to discuss sustainability, and Trojans aim to contribute.
With the clock ticking on climate disaster, USC experts see ways to respond
Scientists and researchers discuss how humanity will respond to climate change as the 26th U.N. Climate Conference and two weeks of negotiations kick off this week.
How to do a better job of cleaning salty water? By keeping desalination tools dry
USC researchers deepen understanding of membrane design to allow for desalination of high salinity streams using green or lower energy investment.
USC researcher envisions Siri-like assistants and VR travel for older people and their caregivers
Professor Skip Rizzo’s 89-year-old mother test-drives his innovations.
Drug-like molecule points to novel strategies for cancer therapy
Work from scientists led by USC’s Oliver Bell and a colleague could counteract the effects of mutated epigenetic regulators, which are known to drive certain types of cancer including lymphoma.
USC Stem Cell provides ‘incubator’ for medicine of the 21st century
The incubator brings together leading minds from around the world and trains the next generation of stem cell scientists through a dedicated doctoral program and first-of-its-kind master’s degree.
Rushing oil through pipes: The risks, consequences and role of human error in spills
In the wake of the pipeline rupture off the coast of Southern California, the director of the USC Wrigley Institute discusses the dangers of transporting oil through miles of pipes.
A quick guide to climate change jargon: What experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
The jargon used to describe climate change can feel overwhelming and confusing to someone who isn’t a climate scientist. Here are some common terms translated to plain language.
Could 3D paper be a sustainable alternative to plastic?
Mechanical engineering student Aidan Leitch hopes his technique of using recycled paper to form solid objects can open doors to environmentally friendly plastic replacements.
Stunning Virtual Reality Project Takes You to the Arctic — and Into Climate Change
Think caribou in the arctic tundra have nothing to do with you? USC students use immersive technology to explain their urgent message for us all.
When it comes to wireless communication, two lasers are better than one
Meet the optical “it couple” that USC Viterbi researchers are using to help speed up and secure wireless communications.