https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences A new study of eligible voters in the 2020 election highlights how many Americans overlook the influence of external factors like child care constraints and transportation difficulties on voter turnout. https://phys.org/news/2022-08-barriers-voting-americans-overlook-impact.html Political science Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:40:26 EDT news580405223 Adults aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other such passive, sedentary behaviors may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC and University of Arizona researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-older-adults-affects-dementia.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:51:04 EDT news580402261 The first Emerald Bay vacation camp on Lake Tahoe sprang up on the southwestern shores of the picturesque bay in 1884, some 20 years after railroads had begun to snake over mountain passes, making it possible for city dwellers to escape the hubbub of city life and find peace, solace and recreation in nature. As a result, Lake Tahoe became a mecca for wilderness lovers. Boating, fishing and hiking were all tremendous draws, and by 1907, a second Emerald Bay Resort opened at what is now the Boat-in Campground on the northern shores of the lake. This resort—which could only be reached by boat and boasted its own general store and a dancehall—thrived until after World War II. But when its fortunes declined in the 1950s, the decision was made to close it down. https://phys.org/news/2019-07-sunken-pleasure-boats-reveal-hidden.html Archaeology Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:20:02 EDT news481276691