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Jul 3, 2025

Study reveals external origins for gases forming stars in Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

A recent study using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Telescope has uncovered new insights into galaxy evolution.

Jul 3, 2025

Electrical engineering student Jalen Saldivar named URECA researcher of July

Jalen Saldivar, an electrical engineering major at Stony Brook University, has been recognized as the URECA researcher of the month for July.

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded NSF CAREER grant for AI-driven medical imaging

Assistant Professor Prateek Prasanna from the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University has been honored with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project, “CAREER: Towards Gaze-guided Medical Image...

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches on-campus sunscreen initiative

Stony Brook University has introduced a new initiative to promote sunscreen use on campus.

Jul 3, 2025

Stony Brook doctors pioneer use of new bladder dysfunction monitoring technology

Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart at Stony Brook University Hospital have successfully conducted one of the first Glean Urodynamics procedures in the United States using Bright Uro's ambulatory urodynamic system.

Jul 2, 2025

Brookhaven School District launches online meal applications amid rising food costs

Free and reduced meal applications for the Brookhaven School District are now available online.

Jul 1, 2025

Study uncovers new insights into star-forming gases in galaxy M83

A recent study using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Telescope has revealed significant findings about the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83.

Jul 1, 2025

Teachers' Story Corner returns for summer readings at local library

William Floyd teachers are collaborating with the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library to bring back the Teachers’ Story Corner this summer.

Jul 1, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary celebrates student transition with heartfelt video

For the second year in a row, Mr. Melandro's fifth-grade class at Tangier Smith Elementary School has participated in a video project that marks their transition to William Paca Middle School.

Jul 1, 2025

Symposium honors Iwao Ojima's contributions to chemistry

Iwao Ojima, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, was celebrated for his significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and life sciences during a two-day symposium held in honor of his 80th birthday.

Jun 30, 2025

Stony Brook pioneers new tech for bladder dysfunction diagnosis

Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart from the Women's Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital have conducted one of the first Glean Urodynamics procedures in the United States, marking a pioneering step on the East...

Jun 28, 2025

William Floyd High School celebrates class of 2025 graduation

William Floyd High School held its 66th commencement ceremony on June 28, celebrating approximately 800 students who graduated and joined the ranks of the school's alumni.

Jun 28, 2025

Study finds lasting impact of PTSD on World Trade Center responders

A study involving nearly 13,000 World Trade Center (WTC) responders has examined post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over a 20-year period from July 2002 to December 2022.

Jun 28, 2025

Selected Shorts returns to Stony Brook Southampton with notable performers

The radio show and podcast "Selected Shorts" is set to return to Stony Brook Southampton for an evening dedicated to short fiction.

Jun 28, 2025

Researchers explore using dental scans for early detection of heart disease

Mina Mahdian, an associate professor at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, and Prateek Prasanna, an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, have been awarded a $300,000 grant by the National Institute of Dental and...

Jun 28, 2025

Stony Brook University pioneers new approach in quantum education

A laser beam interference exercise at a New York City science museum introduces high school students to the peculiarities of quantum mechanics, where photons can take multiple paths simultaneously.

Jun 28, 2025

Stony Brook Children's hosts annual health expo at Long Island Ducks Ballpark

Stony Brook Children's Hospital recently organized its Annual Kids Health and Safety Expo at the Long Island Ducks Ballpark.

Jun 28, 2025

Harvey Milk Scholarship Award nominations open at Stony Brook University

In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership.

Jun 28, 2025

Machinist at SBU combines passion for cars with scientific research

Demetri Papagermanos is a machinist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University (SBU).

Jun 27, 2025

William Floyd seniors revisit elementary schools in traditional walk

On Thursday, June 26, around 220 members of the William Floyd High School Class of 2025 returned to their former elementary schools in a tradition known as "Walk Down Memory Lane."

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