USC Dornsife News

We often make better choices for our future self than our present self. Could ordering groceries ahead improve our health? USC Dornsife behavioral economist Anya Samek investigates. [6 min read]

Amid failed drug trials and mounting discoveries about Alzheimer’s complex list of triggers, USC Dornsife scientists say a single cure is unlikely. [5 min read]

These findings from psychology researchers could help you avoid misinformation. [1½ min read]

How much do microbes control our internal climate, and can we manipulate the microbiome to adjust the thermostat? [7½ min read]

Alumnus, biologist and inventor Steve Fabijanski’s holistic approach to climate change tackles two major contributors to greenhouse gases: airline travel and meat production. His solution? A mustard-like oilseed called carinata. [9 min read]

Think facts win the argument? Think again. It’s our beliefs, even those that are unmoored from objective reality, that determine what to us is true and false. And that’s why it’s so difficult to change your mind, much less someone else’s. [7 min read]

Cars that run on kelp. Cosmetics made from waste products. An alternative energy model fueled by clean, green chemicals. USC Dornsife researchers are creating innovative new products and businesses to mend the planet and create a strong economy. [8½ min read]

Apocalypse fatigue got you down? The remedy may be found in a different climate change narrative emphasizing the vast potential for a thriving planet. [13 min read]

A new truth commission aims to investigate lynchings of African Americans but faces obstacles that may prevent full truth and resolution. [6 min read]