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    2025.09.10 Economist Tekleselassie speaks on Ethiopia's biggest dam Radio France Internationale

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    Ethiopia has built Africa’s biggest dam, despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan. “There is no doubt that this is a very important moment for Ethiopians,” says visiting economist Tsegay Tekleselassie.

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    Students explore storytelling through video game design

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    2025.09.08 Biller says phytoplankton is essential to marine food web AP News

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    New research from Steven Biller, associate professor of biological sciences, suggests a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm.

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  • Two students pose for a selfie in front of the college’s 150 banner.
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    Convocation 2025 marked the beginning of the academic year and the College’s 150th anniversary

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    2025.09.02 Wellesley research on twins The Ghana Report

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    Researchers from Wellesley studied the aesthetic preferences of twins. Although the twins shared similar (or the same) genes and identical backgrounds, they often had very different opinions.

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    2025.09.01 Theran opinions on Taylor Swift Business Insider

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    What’s unique about Taylor Swift isn’t just the pace at which she releases things, but also what she holds back. “It’s almost like a cat-and-mouse game,” says Sally Theran, professor of psychology.

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    Wellesley welcomes 578 new students

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    2025.08.25 Norem says certain phrases avoid discomfort Bolde

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    Psychology professor Julie Norem says people say “everything happens for a reason” to avoid uncomfortable conversations. A real friend, she says, would dive deeper into your feelings and experiences.