Super Bowl LIV kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 2, as the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in Miami. USC ties to the big game – a Trojan has appeared in all but six of the 54 Super Bowls – continues as professors examine the spectacle, athleticism and cultural mania surrounding the game. Contact: Gary […]
The study found that liberals and conservatives feel moral violations in different areas of their bodies Contact: Jenesse Miller at (213) 810-8554 orjenessem@usc.edu When you see someone being unfair, disloyal or uncaring toward others, do you feel a sense of moral outrage in the form of a twisting stomach, pounding heart or flushing face? And […]
In an overnight strike, President Donald Trump ordered the killing of one of Iran’s most powerful generals, Qassem Soleimani. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of “a harsh retaliation.” Many Democratic U.S. officials expressed strong concerns that the killing of Soleimani puts the United States one step closer to war with Iran. In contrast, […]
New Year’s resolutions: Everyone makes them, and many of us break them. Quitting smoking, exercising more frequently or committing to better financial decisions? Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is easier with expert help and USC scholars have research on their side. Contact: Jenesse Miller (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu Forget everything you know about habits […]
USC experts examine how the solstice phenomenon — a peculiarity of the Earth’s axis — manifests in space, time and holiday traditions. Winter solstice is Dec. 21. Contact: Gary Polakovic (213) 740-1927 or polakovi@usc.edu A tilted planet explains seasons and solstice Vahe Peroomian, associate professor of physics and astronomy, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. […]
The study found that teachers assumed that girls—and especially girls of color—had lower mathematics ability than boys and white boys. Contact: Jenesse Miller at (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu or Ross Brenneman at (213) 740-2327 or rossbren@usc.edu New research into how teachers evaluate the mathematical ability of students suggests that White teachers and teachers of color […]
Contact: Gary Polakovic (213-740-1927) or polakovi@usc.edu In the waves offshore of Southern California, germ warfare occurs in a struggle as old as life itself. It’s where USC marine biologists completed a comprehensive new study that shows the tactics bacteria and viruses employ to gain advantages against each other. What they found is that an unlikely standoff occurs, […]
USC faculty are using the impeachment hearings to teach students about history, constitutional law, policy and political communications. They’re available to discuss these lessons, including how impeachment could work for or against President Trump, the GOP and Democratic rivals. Contact: Jenesse Miller, (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu What does history tell us about impeachment and reelection? “Some […]
An analysis of the form and function of feathers of 21 bird species by USC scientists and colleagues showed key molecular and structural differences to explain avian diversity and evolution as well as potential applications for modern technology. Contact: Gary Polakovic (213-740-1927) or polakovi@usc.edu Birds of a feather may flock together, but the feathers of birds differ altogether. […]
