Science/Technology

The multiple-major student, diagnosed with leukemia at age 8, has been working at the institute since she was a freshman.

Released by the melting permafrost, mercury is putting the food chain at risk — as well as communities that depend on it. USC scientists seek a better way to assess the hazard.

Researchers at USC Viterbi’s Information Sciences Institute and colleagues find that artificial intelligence’s strategy prowess is key — not communication skills.

A USC study reveals that people are more familiar with tried-and-true names for climate change — including “climate change.”

USC stem cell researchers wanted to know: How similar is kidney development in humans and in the lab mice that form the foundation of basic medical research?

The team built a machine-learning system to identify genes that can convert brain cancer cells into functioning immune cells.

At the USC Capital Campus, the USC Dornsife Public Exchange and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy explore how nature can be used to fight floods, heatwaves, fires and more.

There are specific steps you can take. Take it from our USC experts as they share their research insights.

STORY AND VIDEO: Researchers have developed a new model that combines generative AI and satellite data to accurately forecast wildfire spread.

The technology could be used to treat or prevent chronic diseases or infections such as HIV.