USC senior Connie Machuca studies corals and anemones to understand how they respond to rising temperatures, acidification and other ocean-related issues linked to climate change.
Tag: Sustainability
Some Wastewater Reuse Processes Can Lead to Undesired Byproducts
Portable water reuse is a boon for sustainability, but USC researchers warn of potentially toxic byproducts.
Making 3-D Printing Smarter with Machine Learning
USC Viterbi researchers have developed machine-learning software that will heighten 3-D printing accuracy by 50%, making the process more economical and sustainable.
USC Hotel Sets Sustainable Example by Earning Green Seal Certification
The hotel is the first university-owned lodging property in California to achieve high-level sustainability certification from an independent, national environment organization.
Creating a Better Plastic Bottle—And a More Supportive Environment for Female Scientists
Megan Fieser of USC Dornsife wants to solve the world’s plastic pollution problem and make it easier to be a woman in science.
Polluted River Sparks First-Gen Student’s Dream of Environmental Change
Juan Pablo de los Rios grew up on both sides of the Rio Grande, which has become a dumping ground for toxic waste. He hopes to one day clean that river and others like it.
Earth Scientists and AI Researchers Join Forces to Better Predict Our Climate Future
Researchers from USC Viterbi’s Information Sciences Institute and USC Dornsife have created a novel platform to standardize paleoclimatology data.
USC Schwarzenegger Institute Hosts Climate Change Policy and Transportation Collaboration
The institute brought together key California researchers, policymakers and regulators to explore curbing the growth of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and equitable manner.
Molecular Vibrations Lead to High Performance Laser
A USC Viterbi team has used sustainable materials to fabricate a laser that is far more efficient and consumes less power.
Researchers Discover Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Recycled Southern California Wastewater
A USC team has found that purified water returned to Southern California aquifers is often contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could impact the global water supply.