Scientists reveal how microbes collaborate to consume potent greenhouse gas
Microbes that filter methane from the ocean floor may hold new clues to addressing climate change, USC Dornsife researchers and collaborators find. Read More
By ‘focusing on the family,’ James Dobson helped propel US evangelicals back into politics – making the Religious Right into the cultural force it is today
For Americans who do not follow evangelical Christian media, James Dobson may not have been a household name. Yet the views he promoted shaped US society for more than 50 years. Read More
The twins making waves at USC Dornsife
From record-breaking open-water swims to navigating their father’s cancer diagnosis, incoming freshmen Amelia and Sarah Batt are diving into life on campus, bringing resilience, curiosity and a passion for discovery to their next chapter. Read More
Outsmart an island fox? Not so fast
Challenging long-held ideas of evolution on islands, a USC Dornsife study found most Channel Islands foxes evolved proportionally larger brains than their mainland cousins — a surprising trait shaped by novel, isolated conditions and survival demands. Read More
USC Dornsife’s new dean on the value of the liberal arts – and what sets the College apart
James S. Bullock became USC Dornsife’s 23rd dean on July 1. (Photos: Misha Gravenor.) News Faculty USC Dornsife’s new dean on the value… Read More
Trojan undergrads spend summer immersed in life-changing research
USC students from various disciplines thrive during months of “uncompromised time” in labs under guidance of mentors. Read More
What we really think about the ultra-wealthy
Is extreme wealth a moral failure or a badge of honor? A global study co-led by USC Dornsife reveals what really drives our judgments about the ultra-rich. Read More
What will it take to end the Russia-Ukraine war? Two experts tell us
USC Dornsife scholars with deep knowledge of the embattled region, including one who experienced bombing in Kyiv this summer, spell out the long-term effects of the conflict and how they would advise Putin and Zelenskyy. Read More
Can the seafloor help the ocean absorb more carbon dioxide?
USC scientists are exploring how the sandy seafloor off the Southern California coast takes up CO2 and helps protect the long-term health of our oceans. Read More
Mathematicians use ‘neglected’ particles that could rescue quantum computing
With one overlooked ingredient, researchers show how to turn a promising quantum system into a universal computer. Read More
