Stony Brook University

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet what many do not realize is that almost half of all cancer cases are preventable.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) promoted her cyber service academy program at Stony Brook University. The program aims to build a pipeline from college to a cybersecurity position in the federal government.

On Friday, Oct. 11, Stony Brook University will reopen Amman Hall, an on-campus residence hall. It’s been closed since late August when a storm swept through, flooding and rendering the dorm uninhabitable.

The film, written and directed by Canadian-American Fawzia Mirza and starring “The Sex Lives of College Girls” Amrit Kaur, explores a daughter’s coming-of-age through her mother’s memories in Pakistan.

Researchers at Stony Brook University have uncovered evidence that first responders exposed to toxins at the World Trade Center after the September 11th attacks are at higher risk for developing dementia.

More than 500 whales were stranded on the East Coast between 1995 and 2022. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Dr. Lesley Thorne of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences about the findings of her study on the subject.

After decades of research, global experts have reached a consensus: Smartphone use before bed can be bad for a good night’s sleep. WSHU’s David Tauscher spoke with Stony Brook University professor Lauren Hale about the effects of screen time on sleep.

University officials from the Long Island school said 29 individuals were arrested. Among them were students, faculty, and community members outside the campus.

Why did it have to be snakes? Because evolution puts snakes on a plain advantage, according to a new study co-authored by a Stony Brook University researcher.

Stony Brook University’s MFA program director Christine Vachon has been nominated for an Oscar for her work producing the film Past Lives.