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Whale communication found efficient and similar to human speech
Stony Brook University has announced a significant finding in whale communication research.
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Research finds similarities between whale communication and human speech
Whales may communicate with linguistic efficiency similar to humans, according to a study by Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science.
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Stony Brook University hosts regional grant writing workshop for arts and humanities
Stony Brook University is set to host a regional workshop focused on grant application writing, organized by the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook (HISB).
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Study explores brain signals influencing sweet food preferences
Researchers at Stony Brook University have discovered a specific signal in the brain that may influence the preference for sweet foods.
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Study reveals teens' significant phone use during school
In a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers from Stony Brook University, led by Lauren Hale, PhD, investigated smartphone usage among adolescents during school hours.
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Stony Brook Medicine hosts women's health fair with Suffolk Academy
Stony Brook Medicine is collaborating with the Suffolk Academy of Medicine to organize a Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair.
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Stony Brook Medicine recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2025 by Healthgrades.
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Study links WTC exposure duration to brain changes in responders
Stony Brook, NY – A study led by researchers at Stony Brook Medicine has revealed a potential link between the duration of exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) site and the presence of amyloid in the brains of responders.
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Study reveals plant-based diet of ancient human ancestor
An international team of researchers has discovered that Australopithecus, an ancient human ancestor living over three million years ago in South Africa, primarily consumed plant-based foods.
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Drug for neuropathic pain advances after successful safety review
A drug initially developed at Stony Brook University has reached a significant milestone in its clinical trials.
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Study links multiple covid infections to long covid risk
A study published in The Lancet reveals a significant link between multiple Covid-19 infections and the development of Long Covid.
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Stony Brook Southampton stages 'Underground' at Avram Theater after years
Stony Brook Southampton is set to host its first major theatrical production in years at the Avram Theater with the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom."
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Study shows impact of advanced kidney disease on infection-fighting cells
Fighting infections poses significant challenges for individuals with chronic diseases, a situation exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Stony Brook professor joins fellowship tackling health inequities
Ann-Margaret Navarra, PhD, CPNP, an Associate Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen for a national fellowship aimed at addressing healthcare inequities through the study of social determinants of health (SDOH).
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Stony Brook PhD student wins award for conservation biology contributions
Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology Africa Region.
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Research reveals seasonal brain adaptation in Eurasian common shrew
New research from Stony Brook University has shed light on the unique ability of the Eurasian common shrew to alter its brain and body size with seasonal changes.
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Michael E. White named interim director at Stony Brook University's Waste Reduction Institute
Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of The Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI), part of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).
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Stony Brook scientists reveal new insights into cooperative radiative phenomena
A team of researchers led by Professor Dominik Schneble from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University has made a significant breakthrough in quantum optics.
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Study highlights need for prenatal screening tool for substance use
A recent study conducted by researchers at Stony Brook University has utilized the PROMOTE Prenatal Screener to identify pregnant women who are at risk for substance use.
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Stony Brook Hospitals earn 'A' grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have been awarded an 'A' grade for hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals across the United States on patient safety measures.