RESEARCH

Report finds women reached gender parity in top 2024 films
Over half of the 100 top-grossing films in 2024 had woman leads or co-leads.

‘Woke DEI’ database identifies $10.6 million in USC research funds
Researchers may lose up to $4.4 million of undistributed funding if the cuts occur.

NSF flags DEI-related terms in research projects
The policy was implemented to comply with an executive order on diversity, equity and inclusion.

USC to partner with various research organizations to understand NIH freeze impact
Researchers are urged to continue the research uninterrupted.

USC researchers discover method to fully recycle carbon fibers
The method can upcycle carbon fibers to restore 90% of the strength of original fibers.

Dornsife partners with biotech company to host first-ever ‘BioFestival’
The event commemorated “disruptive research” done by USC graduate students.

Study reveals flaws in common theories on earthquakes
Professor Sylvain Barbot researched his skepticism about earthquake theories.

USC faces $114,000 federal complaint for animal experimentation
Researchers’ neglect led to the euthanization of three rabbits after eye surgery.

Graduate student receives award for cancer advocacy
Kira Sano founded group to connect California youth cancer research advocates.

Gestation complications make babies biologically younger, study finds
The rare aging pattern could be used to help doctors screen infants’ health risks.

Researchers breathe new life into Santa Catalina Island’s trash
A series of studies outline a method to convert plastic waste into pharmaceuticals and other products.

Study unveils benefits of electric cars
Zero-emission vehicles are linked with less air pollution and respiratory diseases.