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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing welcomes 11 new faculty for 2025 The faculty members occupy core computing and shared positions, bringing varied backgrounds and expertise to the MIT community.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/mit-....schwarzman-college-c

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As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era? A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to vulnerable minds.
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-....social-media-age-res


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Support during pregnancy helps working moms 'win' when returning to work Returning to work after maternity leave can leave new mothers wrestling with guilt—feeling they can't fully win at work or home. New research from Baylor University shows that the right kind of support during pregnancy can make all the difference.
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-pregnancy-moms.html


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Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the "reminiscence bump," reflects our tendency to form the strongest emotional ties to music from our teenage years.
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-....global-songs-teens.h


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