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Black Pearls of the Sun
June 13, 2012Atop Mt. Wilson overlooking Pasadena, dozens of stargazers peered through telescopes at a celestial wonder. A few people donned T-shirts declaring “I Witnessed the Transit of Venus.” To mark the event that… more>
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Quantum Computers Could Help Search Engines Keep Up With the Internet’s Growth
June 12, 2012Most people don’t think twice about how Internet search engines work. You type in a word or phrase, hit enter and poof — a list of Web pages pops up, organized by relevance. Behind the scenes, a lot of math goes… more>
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Restocking Hope in Japan
June 12, 2012For the past few months, 13 students in USC Dornsife’s Japan Immersion Program have collected 300 American studies books from schools across campus. The students carried the books on a plane for Japan for their two-week… more>
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A Dream Realized
June 11, 2012Parita Shah was a freshman in high school when then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton announced in 1991 he would run for president. Shah, whose parents emigrated from India, monitored the presidential race closely on the… more>
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Science Ed: Never Too Cool for School
June 8, 2012“How long do people live?” USC Dornsife’s Sean Curran asked a crowd of students at Manchester Avenue Elementary School. “Until they die,” one student quipped. “Good answer!” laughed… more>
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Risk and Reward
June 8, 2012The Damon Runyon Cancer Foundation supports young scientists with creative, groundbreaking ideas leading to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Unlike many larger organizations, it funds research in its earliest… more>
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A Forkful of Culture
June 5, 2012When the plate was set before her, USC Dornsife senior Amy Rogers timidly forked a piece of meat into her mouth and awaited her tastebuds reaction. The verdict: barbequed goat Oaxacan style was muy delicioso. “The meat… more>
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Online Survey: Sherman Holds Lead over Berman in 30th Congressional Race
June 4, 2012UPDATE: Within a 2 point margin, the results of the USC Dornsife Online Survey were correct in projecting the top candidates for the 30th Congressional District Race in the California Primary Election. At the polls on June 5,… more>
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