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BE ADVISED: On Saturday, August 29, the LA Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. San Jose football game. Kickoff is at 12:00pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Science of SpongeBob: Plankton!

Bikini Bottom’s Bad Guy, the Ocean’s Tiny Hero

You might know Sheldon J. Plankton as the villain of Bikini Bottom, but did you know these real-life microorganisms are actually the heroes of our underwater ecosystems? Check out more from our scientists!