The Science Behind Sourdough

Dhruv Reddy

Cancer's tell: malignant cells go soft, and researchers are learning to use that against them

Milo Gittings

The Illusion Of Stability

Gia Birla

Balancing an Invisible Ecosystem

Vikram Lapsiwala

Volume IX is here!

Our newest volume is live. Dig into this issue’s articles, art, and media from USC students.

Biological and Physical Sciences

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The Science Behind Sourdough

How tiny organisms and simple chemistry create your favorite loaf

Awake While Asleep

What lucid dreaming reveals about the brain's capacity for self-awareness during sleep

Cancer’s Tell: Malignant Cells and “Squishiness”

Scientists are analyzing the “squishiness” of cells - a clue that can help us catch cancerous tumor growth before they become dangerous

Environmental and Earth Sciences

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Balancing an Invisible Ecosystem

The science behind cycling aquariums.

Fish and Science

Fish and their implications in science

When Reefs Reach Their Expiration Date

Can Human Intervention Save Coral Ecosystems That Can No Longer Heal on Their Own?

Health and Wellness

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The Illusion Of Stability

How neuroplasticity reshapes the brain, and the person you become.

Endometriosis may not be the end.

Researchers are working to create human ovaries, but how close are we?

Into the Mouth: How Oral Health Influences the Whole Body

Is your mouth the key to your overall health?

Social Sciences

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The Philosopher who inspired Einstein, Heisenberg and Freud

Ernst Mach, the namesake of the speed of sound, and his influential ideas.

Mirror Mirror on The Wall: The Science of Mirror Neurons

You've probably heard that yawning is contagious. But this simple action is actually an entryway to a developing field in neuroscience that might bring more information about shared social behaviors.

Déjà vu: Think You've Been in This Place Before?

Technology and Engineering

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Masked Machines

The technology behind a rising wave of cyber-attacks that puts entire nations at risk.

Bridging Binary and Brain Cells

Why Passing the Turing Test Isn’t Enough? A Comparison of Artificial vs. Human Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Human — So Why Can It Feel That Way?