Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University is a research-intensive institution dedicated to addressing the world's biggest challenges. It is a flagship in the State University of New York system and has recently seen an increase in its ranking in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Colleges ranking, moving up 16 places to #77 among national universities and seven places to #31 among public universities. The university focuses on providing comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality as well as cutting-edge healthcare to its community. Stony Brook University is also a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and has a distinguished faculty with esteemed awards such as the Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize. The university's primary topics in articles include health, environmental issues, space exploration, and academic rankings.

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

75%

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  • Responders who reported no dust exposures or used PPE had a lower incidence of dementia than those who did not use PPE and engaged in dangerous occupational activities.
  • Study led by Stony Brook University researchers evaluated over 5,000 WTC responders for signs of dementia.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

  • New Research Links 9/11 Dust Exposure to Early Onset Dementia in First Responders

    New Research Links 9/11 Dust Exposure to Early Onset Dementia in First Responders

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 New research suggests that first responders to the 9/11 terror attacks faced a hidden cost for their heroism: an increased risk of early onset dementia. Two studies published in JAMA Network Open found that severe exposure to World Trade Center debris significantly raised the likelihood of developing dementia before age 65, with those in the most exposed group being over nine times more at risk. Protective equipment may help mitigate this risk should a similar disaster occur again.
  • Maurie McInnis: From Yale Alumna to New President

    Maurie McInnis: From Yale Alumna to New President

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Maurie McInnis, Yale alumna and current president of Stony Brook University, appointed as new Yale president. Led Stony Brook through pandemic, received $500M endowment, achieved highest rankings. Poised to lead Yale into success.
  • New Discoveries and Theories Shed Light on the Mysteries of Inflated Planets

    New Discoveries and Theories Shed Light on the Mysteries of Inflated Planets

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Astronomers unveil new discoveries about inflated planets using data from the James Webb Space Telescope. WASP-107b, a 'warm Neptune,' has a hotter interior than expected, while seven rogue gas giants were discovered drifting in space. The TESS-Keck Survey team released a catalog of 126 exotic planets with detailed measurements. Astrophysicists propose a new theory on the formation of free-floating binary planets through close encounters in outer orbits.