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Researchers identify “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating.

Philosophers tackle life’s biggest question — and offer some surprising answers.

Whether furthering the discussion on negotiating nuclear disarmament or working on biodiversity preservation, USC Dornsife’s cross-disciplinary efforts aim to combat Earth’s greatest threats and protect the planet's fragile ecosystems.

Experts explore the role of evidence-based arts education in supporting educational opportunity and student well-being at a symposium hosted by USC Dornsife’s Center for Music, Brain and Society as part of Los Angeles County Arts and Health Week.

The prevailing politics of resentment echo the colonial period in the US, a time when grievances ignited anger and violence.

New laboratory earthquake model links real contact area to earthquake dynamics, opening a new pathway for earthquake prediction and early warning systems.

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

Research uncovers a mechanism that protects the genome by avoiding catastrophic errors when repairing breaks in tightly packed DNA, a finding with implications for cancer and aging.