RESEARCH
Researchers create robot dog to explore Mars, Moon
Spirit can work alongside other machines to gather critical information.
Researchers warn cuts, DEI restrictions are stalling science
Speakers at a town hall Monday described terminated grants, lab shutdowns and deleting diversity-related language in research.
Dornsife researchers develop breakthrough in safer opioids development
The group of researchers were the first to take snapshots of the moment naloxone reverses an opioid overdose in the brain.
USC researchers design powerful computer chip
The new technology mimics the efficient way brain cells learn and remember data.
USC researchers make AI tool that detects cancer
The artificial intelligence model locates cancer cells faster than prior techniques.
Cannabis dispensary for research buds at USC
Researchers are beginning to examine addiction and behavior at the CANNEX.
Researchers at Annenberg measure effects of AI innovation on labor market
Research shows discrepancies between job sectors in susceptibility to AI and highlights vulnerable areas.
USC study links coastal erosion to building collapse in Alexandria
Researchers warn seawater intrusion and erosion could endanger global cities, including Los Angeles.
Watchdog asks NIH to cut USC animal experimentation funding
Expert said NIH would be “OK” with USC’s response to research protocol violations.
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.