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< Back to Spring\/Summer 2023<\/a><\/p>\n

Cover Story<\/h1>\n

Sparking Creative Solutions<\/em><\/h2>\n

Energy. It\u2019s the fork of silver lightning slicing through a stormy sky. It\u2019s a thundering waterfall, the warming rays of the sun, a crackling log fire. It\u2019s a tiny seedling pushing through damp earth toward the sunlight. It\u2019s the rippling muscles of a tiger chasing its prey, a dolphin arching out of the waves, an eagle wheeling high in the sky.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s what we humans expend, mentally and physically, as we learn, work, exercise and play \u2014 juggling life\u2019s myriad demands. We are made of energy; it flows through us and around us. We need it to stay alive and to fuel the demands of our complex world \u2014 to keep us warm, to keep us cool, to transport us, to power our lives.<\/p>\n

As we face the challenges of climate change, the energy choices we make now have never been more crucial. In this issue ofUSC Dornsife Magazine<\/i>, we look at energy through the diverse lenses of our scholars\u2019 research \u2014 from finding nature-inspired solutions to meet our future energy needs to weighing the pros and cons of nuclear power. We report how ancient technology is shaping advances in cooling technology, we explore natural and esoteric energy, and we delve into the unique demands of our own \u201cbody electric.\u201d<\/p>\n

In this issue, we aim to help you discover how USC Dornsife sparks the intellectual and creative energy to forge new connections and find innovative solutions to create a brighter future. As Aristotle astutely observed more than 2,300 years ago, \u201cThe energy of the mind is the essence of life.\u201d We hope that reading this issue leaves you feeling energized to make truly thoughtful choices when it comes to powering your own life. \u2014 S.B.<\/em><\/p>\n

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