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Medical Research: A Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard study found teens and young adults with depression had about four times the odds of a prescription drug use disorder, underscoring the need to spot risks early. MIT Leadership: Paula Hammond has become the first woman to lead MIT’s School of Engineering. Robotics: Boston Dynamics is targeting a faster Atlas build, while Hyundai’s expanded push into physical AI puts the Boston company’s technology in the spotlight—and raises questions about when robotics investments will pay off. Local Innovation: MassRobotics is opening applications for a healthcare robotics startup program, and an MIT spinout is turning single-use plastics into building materials. Clean Energy: An $11.6 million geothermal project has broken ground at Northampton High School.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Former MIT scientist awarded $6 MILLION in damages over false sexual misconduct claim during Me Too era

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Scientist awarded $6 million in damages from woman who falsely accused him of sexual harassment

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Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton was a problem-solver for the ages (op-ed)

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BC Researchers Awarded $3.2 Million Grant To Develop AI-Augmented Ultrasound For Neonatal Health

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In Massachusetts, $700 utility bills push homeowner to weigh cashing out Nvidia stock for roof and solar

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Boston’s dating pool needed a Netflix intervention

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West Massachusetts News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2025?

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US scientists warn children could mistake AI chatbots for humans

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