Brian Umberger
@brianumberger.bsky.social
Biomechanics professor at the University of Michigan interested in the mechanics, energetics, and control of human locomotion
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Ilia Malinin, the Quad God, became the first—and still, the only—skater to land the quadruple axel in competition in 2022.
Here is a diagram showing the path of this difficult jump. spklr.io/6048DVWu2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
Here is a diagram showing the path of this difficult jump. spklr.io/6048DVWu2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Ilia Malinin, the Quad God, became the first—and still, the only—skater to land the quadruple axel in competition in 2022.
Here is a diagram showing the path of this difficult jump. spklr.io/6048DVWu2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
Here is a diagram showing the path of this difficult jump. spklr.io/6048DVWu2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
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Professorship in Early Hominin Evolution at the University of Tübingen:
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Application deadline: 11/03/2026
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Application deadline: 11/03/2026
February 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Professorship in Early Hominin Evolution at the University of Tübingen:
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Application deadline: 11/03/2026
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Application deadline: 11/03/2026
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RVC will be advertising 2 new faculty posts soon, broadly in comparative biomedical science (our department name). Email me jhutchinson@rvc.ac.uk to get informed (I am not on the search panel; just helping). www.rvc.ac.uk/about/the-rv...
Our Departments - The RVC - About - Royal Veterinary College, RVC
The RVC's academic departments reflect the many challenges facing society today and ensures that our research, teaching and clinical activities continue to innovate and lead the way in veterinary medicine and science
www.rvc.ac.uk
February 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
RVC will be advertising 2 new faculty posts soon, broadly in comparative biomedical science (our department name). Email me jhutchinson@rvc.ac.uk to get informed (I am not on the search panel; just helping). www.rvc.ac.uk/about/the-rv...
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Humility Revolution
"Humility is not a threat to scientific authority; it is a strength. It shows disciplinary maturity, intellectual honesty, and methodological pluralism. A humility revolution must, surely, lead to better science."
By @maddipow.bsky.social
#PsycSci #MetaSci #Methodology
"Humility is not a threat to scientific authority; it is a strength. It shows disciplinary maturity, intellectual honesty, and methodological pluralism. A humility revolution must, surely, lead to better science."
By @maddipow.bsky.social
#PsycSci #MetaSci #Methodology
Psychology needs a… humility revolution | BPS
Madeleine Pownall argues that Psychology is ‘necessarily limited and incomplete’.
www.bps.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Humility Revolution
"Humility is not a threat to scientific authority; it is a strength. It shows disciplinary maturity, intellectual honesty, and methodological pluralism. A humility revolution must, surely, lead to better science."
By @maddipow.bsky.social
#PsycSci #MetaSci #Methodology
"Humility is not a threat to scientific authority; it is a strength. It shows disciplinary maturity, intellectual honesty, and methodological pluralism. A humility revolution must, surely, lead to better science."
By @maddipow.bsky.social
#PsycSci #MetaSci #Methodology
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These data show that the NSF terminations targeted STEM Ed and Soc Behav and Econ Sciences almost exclusively with an 11.4% drop in active EDU grants and a 7.4% drop in SPE from FY2024 to FY2025 and most other Directorates essentially unchanged (with an overall drop in the number of active grants)
More on NSF
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
These data show that the NSF terminations targeted STEM Ed and Soc Behav and Econ Sciences almost exclusively with an 11.4% drop in active EDU grants and a 7.4% drop in SPE from FY2024 to FY2025 and most other Directorates essentially unchanged (with an overall drop in the number of active grants)
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More on NSF
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 PM
More on NSF
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
Here are the number grants that were active in each year (at least part) including the effects of grant terminations (data from grant-witness.us) by directorate from 2021-2025.
The only directorates showing losses are STEM Education and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
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Statistical Tests as Thought Experiments
“The only populations that can be referred to in a test of significance have no objective reality, being exclusively the product of the statistician’s imagination through the hypotheses which he has decided to test” (Fisher, 1956, p. 77).
“The only populations that can be referred to in a test of significance have no objective reality, being exclusively the product of the statistician’s imagination through the hypotheses which he has decided to test” (Fisher, 1956, p. 77).
ia802908.us.archive.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Statistical Tests as Thought Experiments
“The only populations that can be referred to in a test of significance have no objective reality, being exclusively the product of the statistician’s imagination through the hypotheses which he has decided to test” (Fisher, 1956, p. 77).
“The only populations that can be referred to in a test of significance have no objective reality, being exclusively the product of the statistician’s imagination through the hypotheses which he has decided to test” (Fisher, 1956, p. 77).
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"Big Tech has taken the social out of social media, it's just media." — @seabass.bsky.social
"Why do people keep calling for a 'European X' or a 'European Instagram' when instead, by sharing infrastructure as we're doing with @eurosky.social, we could have 20 or 30 social networks?" — @seabass.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
"Big Tech has taken the social out of social media, it's just media." — @seabass.bsky.social
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More on NSF funding data
A deeper dive into the numbers of awards by Directorate.
1/9
A deeper dive into the numbers of awards by Directorate.
1/9
a picture of a person in the water with the words call of the deep below it
ALT: a picture of a person in the water with the words call of the deep below it
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
More on NSF funding data
A deeper dive into the numbers of awards by Directorate.
1/9
A deeper dive into the numbers of awards by Directorate.
1/9
Really cool imaging of neuromuscular junctions
The innervation of the tibialis anterior muscle in a rat has never been so clear! Processed with SmartBatch+ by the UIC/Structural Circuits Core, for @greisinglab.bsky.social in the UMN School of Kinesiology. Red = nerves, yellow = neuromuscular junctions. #3DThursday @lifecanvastech.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Really cool imaging of neuromuscular junctions
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The suggestion to “eat real food” may be easier said than done. Estimates say that 60% of the American diet is ultraprocessed foods. We talk about the new dietary guidelines, how highly processed foods affect our health, and what policymakers could do to change what’s on our plates.
Should Ultraprocessed Foods Be Off The Menu?
New USDA dietary guidelines tell us to “eat real food.” Should policymakers get highly processed foods out of our stores and school lunches?
buff.ly
February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The suggestion to “eat real food” may be easier said than done. Estimates say that 60% of the American diet is ultraprocessed foods. We talk about the new dietary guidelines, how highly processed foods affect our health, and what policymakers could do to change what’s on our plates.
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Join us in welcoming Boyi Dai to our group of Associate Editors! As a core faculty member of the University of Vermont Human Motion Analysis Laboratory, Professor Dai will handle manuscripts focused on sport biomechanics for JAB.
#sportbiomechanics
#appliedbiomechanics
#sportbiomechanics
#appliedbiomechanics
February 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Join us in welcoming Boyi Dai to our group of Associate Editors! As a core faculty member of the University of Vermont Human Motion Analysis Laboratory, Professor Dai will handle manuscripts focused on sport biomechanics for JAB.
#sportbiomechanics
#appliedbiomechanics
#sportbiomechanics
#appliedbiomechanics
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Reposted by Brian Umberger
We are delighted to introduce a new Perspective series highlighting the important role that field stations have played, and continue to play, in comparative physiology and biomechanics
To find out about Harvard's Concord Field Station & more go to
journals.biologists.com/jeb/collecti...
To find out about Harvard's Concord Field Station & more go to
journals.biologists.com/jeb/collecti...
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM
We are delighted to introduce a new Perspective series highlighting the important role that field stations have played, and continue to play, in comparative physiology and biomechanics
To find out about Harvard's Concord Field Station & more go to
journals.biologists.com/jeb/collecti...
To find out about Harvard's Concord Field Station & more go to
journals.biologists.com/jeb/collecti...
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✨ Introducing Faces of ASB!
We’re launching a new series highlighting the people who shape ASB — starting with our Executive Board.
As we introduce each member, drop your questions below and they may be featured in a future Q&A! 👇
#FacesOfASB
We’re launching a new series highlighting the people who shape ASB — starting with our Executive Board.
As we introduce each member, drop your questions below and they may be featured in a future Q&A! 👇
#FacesOfASB
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
✨ Introducing Faces of ASB!
We’re launching a new series highlighting the people who shape ASB — starting with our Executive Board.
As we introduce each member, drop your questions below and they may be featured in a future Q&A! 👇
#FacesOfASB
We’re launching a new series highlighting the people who shape ASB — starting with our Executive Board.
As we introduce each member, drop your questions below and they may be featured in a future Q&A! 👇
#FacesOfASB
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Want to come do a postdoc with us?
We’re interested in how sensorimotor function is carried out by the cells and circuits of the spinal cord. We have an awesome team, lots of cool techniques, and we’re open to new ideas/approaches/connections. Get in touch!
We’re interested in how sensorimotor function is carried out by the cells and circuits of the spinal cord. We have an awesome team, lots of cool techniques, and we’re open to new ideas/approaches/connections. Get in touch!
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Want to come do a postdoc with us?
We’re interested in how sensorimotor function is carried out by the cells and circuits of the spinal cord. We have an awesome team, lots of cool techniques, and we’re open to new ideas/approaches/connections. Get in touch!
We’re interested in how sensorimotor function is carried out by the cells and circuits of the spinal cord. We have an awesome team, lots of cool techniques, and we’re open to new ideas/approaches/connections. Get in touch!
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Reposted by Brian Umberger
Under RFK, Jr., the CDC's authority has crumbled: it is no longer updating dozens of health databases, and has abandoned vaccine guidelines. But states and governors are trying to fill the void, @laurenjyoung.bsky.social writes @scifri.bsky.social: www.scientificamerican.com/article/stat...
A ‘shadow CDC’ is scrambling to fill gaps in public health data
Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
www.scientificamerican.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Under RFK, Jr., the CDC's authority has crumbled: it is no longer updating dozens of health databases, and has abandoned vaccine guidelines. But states and governors are trying to fill the void, @laurenjyoung.bsky.social writes @scifri.bsky.social: www.scientificamerican.com/article/stat...
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Why is it that small animals like insects have a landspace body plan when viewed head-on, but larger animals like elephants are taller than wide?
With @m-v.bsky.social, we find out in our new preprint titled 'Size and shape of terrestrial animals' - arxiv.org/html/2602.00...
With @m-v.bsky.social, we find out in our new preprint titled 'Size and shape of terrestrial animals' - arxiv.org/html/2602.00...
February 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Why is it that small animals like insects have a landspace body plan when viewed head-on, but larger animals like elephants are taller than wide?
With @m-v.bsky.social, we find out in our new preprint titled 'Size and shape of terrestrial animals' - arxiv.org/html/2602.00...
With @m-v.bsky.social, we find out in our new preprint titled 'Size and shape of terrestrial animals' - arxiv.org/html/2602.00...
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DoD: 4% cut to $2.37B
DARPA: 6% increase to $4.3B
CDC: 0.2% cut to $9.147B
HRSA: flat at $8.9B
AHRQ: 6% cut to $345M
Institute for ES: flat funding at $789M
Global Health programs: 6% cut to $9.4B
DARPA: 6% increase to $4.3B
CDC: 0.2% cut to $9.147B
HRSA: flat at $8.9B
AHRQ: 6% cut to $345M
Institute for ES: flat funding at $789M
Global Health programs: 6% cut to $9.4B
Both chambers of Congress have now passed the FY26 minibus with NIH provisions. The President will sign.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
February 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
DoD: 4% cut to $2.37B
DARPA: 6% increase to $4.3B
CDC: 0.2% cut to $9.147B
HRSA: flat at $8.9B
AHRQ: 6% cut to $345M
Institute for ES: flat funding at $789M
Global Health programs: 6% cut to $9.4B
DARPA: 6% increase to $4.3B
CDC: 0.2% cut to $9.147B
HRSA: flat at $8.9B
AHRQ: 6% cut to $345M
Institute for ES: flat funding at $789M
Global Health programs: 6% cut to $9.4B
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NSF: 3% cut to $8.75B, but no single directorate could see a cut >5%.
NASA Science: 1% cut to $7.25B
DOE Science 2% increase to $8.4B
ARPA-H: 24% cut to $350M
IDC protections cover all of these agencies now as well.
NASA Science: 1% cut to $7.25B
DOE Science 2% increase to $8.4B
ARPA-H: 24% cut to $350M
IDC protections cover all of these agencies now as well.
Both chambers of Congress have now passed the FY26 minibus with NIH provisions. The President will sign.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
February 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
NSF: 3% cut to $8.75B, but no single directorate could see a cut >5%.
NASA Science: 1% cut to $7.25B
DOE Science 2% increase to $8.4B
ARPA-H: 24% cut to $350M
IDC protections cover all of these agencies now as well.
NASA Science: 1% cut to $7.25B
DOE Science 2% increase to $8.4B
ARPA-H: 24% cut to $350M
IDC protections cover all of these agencies now as well.
Reposted by Brian Umberger
Reposted by Brian Umberger
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
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😃 In a new article published in J Biomech, Guzman et al. show the potential of MRI-based methods to obtain 3D estimates of whole-muscle architecture and strain during contraction, providing data that allows for new avenues of skeletal muscle biomechanical research.
👀https://buff.ly/6MDy58y
👀https://buff.ly/6MDy58y
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
😃 In a new article published in J Biomech, Guzman et al. show the potential of MRI-based methods to obtain 3D estimates of whole-muscle architecture and strain during contraction, providing data that allows for new avenues of skeletal muscle biomechanical research.
👀https://buff.ly/6MDy58y
👀https://buff.ly/6MDy58y
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#Wikipedia proved strangers online could build something remarkable. At 25, it faces a question: can the institution designed to govern that project learn to evolve with the world it helped create?
Is Wikipedia's Volunteer Model Facing a Generational Crisis?
Wikipedia's 25th anniversary sparks a debate: Can it adapt to the needs of Gen Z and beyond?
spectrum.ieee.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
#Wikipedia proved strangers online could build something remarkable. At 25, it faces a question: can the institution designed to govern that project learn to evolve with the world it helped create?