USC Dornsife News

Astronomer Caroline Herschel’s work discovering and cataloging astronomical objects in the 18th century is still used in the field today, but she didn’t always get her due credit.

Dennis Nemeschansky, a string theory expert who changed understanding of quantum field theory, helped students appreciate the beauty and elegance of his field.

With the popularity of eclipses and meteor showers, USC Dornsife astronomy professor Vahe Peroomian shares his travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.

A team of USC Dornsife scientists finds new evidence of how the protein emerin functions and how it may be linked to the rare and debilitating Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.

From the origins of the Big Bang to the composition of dark energy, dark matter and black holes, USC Dornsife cosmologists Vera Gluscevic and Elena Pierpaoli are searching for answers to the mysteries of the universe. [12¼ min read]

Faculty who arrived during the pandemic study cell function, genetics and symplectic geometry, among other topics. [4 min read]

A professor of physics, astronomy and electrical engineering at USC for nearly 50 years, Hellwarth was a laser innovator and a beloved mentor, universally appreciated for his kindness, good humor and humility. [7 min read]

COVID-19 can’t stop a popular annual science outing run by USC Dornsife physics and astronomy experts for curious and enthusiastic local teens seeking a glimpse at life as a scientist. [3¼ min read]

Although the rings of Saturn may look like a permanent fixture of the planet, they are ever-changing. New analyses of the rings reveal how and when they were made, from what and whether they’ll last. [5¾ min read]