USC Annenberg study finds no progress for underrepresented directors working on the 1,100 top movies.

USC Michelson Center scientists are part of an international team developing new alternatives to easing pain in the midst of a national crisis.

The popular program builds on the natural curiosity of children, ensuring they don’t fall behind in reading and writing skills.

Orbiters that get too cold can disrupt signals beamed down to Earth, but USC engineers have found a satellite material that may keep temperatures just right.

The Jan. 13 event, “Empowering California: A Local Perspective,” will feature the six leading candidates for the top post, including front-runners Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The California primary is June 5.

USC’s Emily Putnam-Hornstein is working to help Allegheny County, Pa., use predictive analytics to improve handling of maltreatment allegations.

The oval, “double-bubble” design, with engines at the back, could use 37 percent less fuel than a typical passenger jet, USC’s Alejandra Uranga says.

Container conversions are popular but not without challenges, notes USC’s Gary Painter: For one, the cost can sometime approach that of regular construction.

Improper use of the feet or poor mechanics can pose problems for those in the specialized sport, USC alum says.

The new year could be the biggest yet for self-driving vehicles, especially in California, but USC experts note their implications could be far-reaching.