U.S. alcohol use falls for first time since the pandemic, but remains above pre-COVID levels
USC study found alcohol use declined among Generation Z and millennials, while heavy drinking among adults ages 50-64 increased by more than one-third since 2018.
In memoriam: Andrew Lakoff, noted USC Dornsife professor and influential anthropologist
The former divisional dean explored how science and technology shape modern life and brought scholars across disciplines together to tackle complex questions. He was 56.
USC researchers launch effort to expand PET imaging for cancer and other diseases
The National Institutes of Health-funded project aims to accelerate and make more accessible the production of radiotracers used in positron emission tomography scans, which could improve disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Q&A: How AI can expand mental health support beyond the clinic
USC Center for AI in Society interim Co-Director John Blosnich discusses how artificial intelligence is uncovering opportunities for mental health support in “industries of disruption” — everyday places people turn to during life’s most difficult moments.
Rise of the machines: What Angelenos think about driverless cars, AI’s threat to Hollywood jobs and more
Waymos may seem to be everywhere, but relatively few Angelenos have used the robotaxis, according to the latest LABarometer survey from USC Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research.
Can dietary supplements cause liver damage?
Though many people don’t realize it, the answer to that question is a clear “yes.” A Keck Medicine of USC hepatologist advises.
New brain imaging measure reveals how closely blood flow matches brain cells’ energy needs
USC researchers combined ultra-high-resolution MRI with molecular and cellular brain maps to explore how the brain delivers energy to billions of cells across the cerebral cortex.
USC International Day of Democracy event takes a hard look at AI’s evolving impact
Trojan faculty experts in political behavior, artificial intelligence and media literacy weigh in on global pressures and possible solutions.
Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution
By comparing the strength of fossilized limb bones, a USC-led research team uncovered new evidence about the movement patterns of early human ancestors.
Rethinking what urban river restoration can look like
A new USC-led study at Taylor Yard, a former rail yard along the Los Angeles River, explores new approaches that work with natural systems to provide flood protection and healthier public spaces.
