Ever wondered how your body maintains its weight? It's all thanks to the brain's homeostatic and hedonic systems. These systems are like a finely tuned orchestra, with the hypothalamus as the conductor. The hypothalamus is well-known for its role in keeping your energy balance in check. But did you
Success isn't always about doing what's expected. Often, it's about trying new things and finding what works best for you. Take Ron Wanek, for instance. Born into a poor family, he didn't go to college. Instead, he dove into the furniture business. With a loan from his dad, he started Arcadia Furni
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, digital technology and big data are driving major changes. One such change is happening at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). This forward-thinking school is updating its curriculum
Imagine you're trying to keep a garden healthy. You need the right tools, good planning, and sometimes, a bit of luck. Just like caring for a garden, the integration of health and social care services can be tricky. The world is changing, and more people need complex care. Governments have pushed fo
You might know that wheat starch can gelatinize and form a gel when heated. But what happens when you add thermally glycated whey protein isolate, or gWPI, to the mix? This is made by heating whey protein isolate with lactose. Scientists found that gWPI can really change how wheat starch gels. Firs
In a fascinating study, scientists modified sewage sludge from an enhanced membrane coagulation process. They tried out different alkaline conditions, temperatures, and time durations to see what worked best. The ideal mix turned out to be a high pH level, a warm temperature of 55°C, and a full day
Legendary artist Raphael Saadiq is joining the USC Thornton School of Music as the first mentor in their new Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. This partnership, led by dean Jason King and key instructors, will see Saadiq, known for his work with D’Angelo and Solange, mentoring senior students in the
Financial planning isn't one-size-fits-all, and traditional algorithms often struggle with complex data. That's where reinforcement learning comes in. This type of machine learning can handle complex datasets better than traditional methods. Vanguard is using deep reinforcement learning to help cli
Let's talk about Trypanosoma brucei, a sneaky single-celled parasite that's tough to deal with. This tiny bugger doesn't follow the usual DNA commands you'd expect. Instead, scientists uncovered a unique way its genes stay in control: through a fascinating lifecycle of RNA. Imagine RNA as the DJ of
Have you ever wondered why some people can hear through their bones? This fascinating phenomenon is called bone conduction (BC) hearing. Scientists used a special model of the human head to study how the direction and timing of forces impact this unique way of hearing. They created various force di
