Health
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Head and Neck Cancer
A new study from the USC Head and Neck Center reveals a concerning connection between cannabis use and an increased risk of head and neck cancer.
Aug 9, 2024
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Brain & Behavior
Climate Skeptic Claims Gain Traction Through Repetition, Study Finds
A new study reveals that even staunch supporters of climate science can be influenced by repeated exposure to climate-skeptical statements.
Aug 8, 2024
Health
Two Promising Advances in Glioblastoma Treatment: New Brain Pathway Discovered and AI-Driven Immunotherapy Developed
In a significant step forward in the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, two independent research teams have made promising discoveries that could lead to more effective treatments.
Aug 2, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Data from largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s now widely available
Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition.
Jul 23, 2024
Technology
AI Tool Revives Endangered Paiute Language, Bridging Generations
Jared Coleman, a recent Ph.D. graduate in computer science, has developed an innovative AI-powered translation tool to help revitalize Owens Valley Paiute, a critically endangered Indigenous language.
Jun 21, 2024
Earth & Environment
Earth's Inner Core Slows Its Spin, Surprising Scientists
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have proven that the Earth's inner core is slowing down in relation to the planet's surface, according to a groundbreaking study published Wednesday in Nature.
Jun 14, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
In Pixar’s latest film, Inside Out 2, complex feelings like envy and embarrassment join the cast of characters.
Jun 14, 2024
Health
Smart Pill with Wearable Tracking System Offers New Frontier in Gut Health Monitoring
Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a groundbreaking ingestible sensor that can detect stomach gasses and provide real-time location tracking without relying on GPS.
Jun 13, 2024
Health
Transparent Skull Implant Enables High-Resolution Brain Imaging in Awake Patients
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have designed and implanted a transparent window in…
May 30, 2024
Technology
USC and MIT Researchers Develop Innovative Approaches to Combat Online Misinformation
In the age of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), the spread of inauthentic content and misinformation on social media platforms has become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive.
May 17, 2024
Health
Sea Slugs Inspire Flexible Microneedle Electrodes for Seamless Health Monitoring
A new study led by USC researcher Hangbo Zhao has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize personalized medicine by enabling the development of "soft" and more flexible microneedles.
May 3, 2024
Brain & Behavior
AI Interaction: When "Heard" Trumps "Human"
As AI becomes more ubiquitous in daily life, understanding its potential and limitations in meeting human psychological needs is crucial.
Apr 12, 2024
Health
More than 11% of U.S. 12th graders used psychoactive delta-8-THC last year, study finds
A new study suggests that delta-8-THC, an intoxicating substance typically made from hemp, is being used by a substantial number of young people across the United States and could potentially pose a significant public health risk.
Mar 12, 2024
Health
Study Links Smoking to DNA Changes in Six Ethnic Groups
Smoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-related illnesses.
Mar 2, 2024