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

USC physicists, biological scientists and psychologists are finding surprising clues to understanding the drivers of the disease and how to prevent and treat it.

Matsusaka, a political economist and expert on direct democracy, discusses the key statewide ballot propositions voters will decide on in November.

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

USC researchers compared young adults who vaped, smoked and did not use nicotine products at all.

The USC Rossier School of Education is named in honor of the lifelong educator.

Huoh — USC’s 2003 valedictorian — underwent more than 60 operations by the time he was 9 years old. Now his own surgical skills provide lifesaving care to children.

USC researchers’ discovery came in a study of an intergenerational community program.

Democratic Party delegates will convene in Chicago, Illinois, from Monday, August 19 to Thursday, August 22, for the Democratic National Convention. USC experts are available for comment.

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