Heather Urry
@heatherurry.bsky.social
Prof @TuftsUniversity (psychology) | open inclusive affective scientist | R enthusiast | she/her | say Urry: http://bit.ly/SayUrry | Black Lives Matter
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📣 Registration for both online and in-person SIPS 2026 is officially open!!!📣
SIPS 2026 is an action-oriented meeting aimed at improving psychological science.
The conference sessions will focus on:
✨Initiating and conducting projects,
✨Learning new skills,
✨Discussing new ideas.
SIPS 2026 is an action-oriented meeting aimed at improving psychological science.
The conference sessions will focus on:
✨Initiating and conducting projects,
✨Learning new skills,
✨Discussing new ideas.
SIPS 2026 – June 8-10, 2026
The submission portal for the conference is now open! We invite researchers to submit their contributions for both online and in-person SIPS 2026. We look forward to your participation!
www.improvingpsych.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
📣 Registration for both online and in-person SIPS 2026 is officially open!!!📣
SIPS 2026 is an action-oriented meeting aimed at improving psychological science.
The conference sessions will focus on:
✨Initiating and conducting projects,
✨Learning new skills,
✨Discussing new ideas.
SIPS 2026 is an action-oriented meeting aimed at improving psychological science.
The conference sessions will focus on:
✨Initiating and conducting projects,
✨Learning new skills,
✨Discussing new ideas.
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Just in time! I'm teaching Positive Psych this Spring.
January 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Just in time! I'm teaching Positive Psych this Spring.
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For families like ours — who have a kid moving into middle school / high school — thought I’d reshare these science-backed tips on how to study and learn more effectively. Good luck, everyone!
#EduSky #PsychSciSky #scicomm
#EduSky #PsychSciSky #scicomm
Change How You Study: Secrets from Cognitive Science
YouTube video by Steve Most
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
For families like ours — who have a kid moving into middle school / high school — thought I’d reshare these science-backed tips on how to study and learn more effectively. Good luck, everyone!
#EduSky #PsychSciSky #scicomm
#EduSky #PsychSciSky #scicomm
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Francisco Oliveira a #barber who crafts #wigs for people w/ #HairLoss, especially #kids. His creations help restore self-esteem & bring joy to those dealing w/ #medical challenges
He's changing lives & showing that true #heroes use their gifts to support & uplift others
@franciscoesteticacapilar
He's changing lives & showing that true #heroes use their gifts to support & uplift others
@franciscoesteticacapilar
December 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Mother
F u c k e r
F u c k e r
December 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Mother
F u c k e r
F u c k e r
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2025 succinctly summarized in three seconds.
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
2025 succinctly summarized in three seconds.
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News! #PsyTeachR is now on Bluesky. Find us for links to our Open Educational Resources, software and news about what we're up to.
@psyteachr.bsky.social
@psyteachr.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
News! #PsyTeachR is now on Bluesky. Find us for links to our Open Educational Resources, software and news about what we're up to.
@psyteachr.bsky.social
@psyteachr.bsky.social
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📢 PsyArXiv 12 Days of Christmas 🎄 🧑🎄 🎁
PsyArXiv moderators will be taking a holiday break from Dec 24 to Jan 4. Please avoid uploading work to the archive during this time to prevent a backlog, and expect some delays in moderation. We aim to clear any holiday backlog by Jan 16.
Happy Holidays!
PsyArXiv moderators will be taking a holiday break from Dec 24 to Jan 4. Please avoid uploading work to the archive during this time to prevent a backlog, and expect some delays in moderation. We aim to clear any holiday backlog by Jan 16.
Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📢 PsyArXiv 12 Days of Christmas 🎄 🧑🎄 🎁
PsyArXiv moderators will be taking a holiday break from Dec 24 to Jan 4. Please avoid uploading work to the archive during this time to prevent a backlog, and expect some delays in moderation. We aim to clear any holiday backlog by Jan 16.
Happy Holidays!
PsyArXiv moderators will be taking a holiday break from Dec 24 to Jan 4. Please avoid uploading work to the archive during this time to prevent a backlog, and expect some delays in moderation. We aim to clear any holiday backlog by Jan 16.
Happy Holidays!
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I was having an emotion, and I hate that.
December 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I was having an emotion, and I hate that.
Interested in using Prolific to recruit participants for online studies? Use the link below to sign up and you'll get $30 in Prolific credit when you spend $125. (I'll get $30 too.) Not interested? Ignore.
Prolific
app.prolific.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Interested in using Prolific to recruit participants for online studies? Use the link below to sign up and you'll get $30 in Prolific credit when you spend $125. (I'll get $30 too.) Not interested? Ignore.
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Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
AI Is Inventing Academic Papers That Don't Exist -- And They're Being Cited in Real Journals
Academic articles from authors using large language model are creating an ecosystem of fake research that threatens human knowledge itself.
www.rollingstone.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
Attention EEG researchers: Check out this nice infographic promoting inclusivity in EEG research.
Created by the diversity and outreach student subcommittee of the Society for Psychophysiological Research [@therealspr.bsky.social]
Created by the diversity and outreach student subcommittee of the Society for Psychophysiological Research [@therealspr.bsky.social]
sprweb.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Attention EEG researchers: Check out this nice infographic promoting inclusivity in EEG research.
Created by the diversity and outreach student subcommittee of the Society for Psychophysiological Research [@therealspr.bsky.social]
Created by the diversity and outreach student subcommittee of the Society for Psychophysiological Research [@therealspr.bsky.social]
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Submitting a grant you’re not eligible to get
December 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Submitting a grant you’re not eligible to get
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My top five favourite words to pronounce like they’re Greek philosophers…
5. Monocles
4. Bicycles
3. Popsicles
2. Obstacles
1. Testicles
5. Monocles
4. Bicycles
3. Popsicles
2. Obstacles
1. Testicles
December 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
My top five favourite words to pronounce like they’re Greek philosophers…
5. Monocles
4. Bicycles
3. Popsicles
2. Obstacles
1. Testicles
5. Monocles
4. Bicycles
3. Popsicles
2. Obstacles
1. Testicles
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I thought I had gotten good at controlling my expression, but apparently only when I wasn’t feeling actual emotions.
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I thought I had gotten good at controlling my expression, but apparently only when I wasn’t feeling actual emotions.
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A recent study purports to have found that multilingualism protects against accelerated ageing. I've taken a closer look at it, and it doesn't look good.
New blog post: "Does multilingualism really protect against accelerated ageing? Some critical comments"
janhove.github.io/posts/2025-1...
New blog post: "Does multilingualism really protect against accelerated ageing? Some critical comments"
janhove.github.io/posts/2025-1...
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A recent study purports to have found that multilingualism protects against accelerated ageing. I've taken a closer look at it, and it doesn't look good.
New blog post: "Does multilingualism really protect against accelerated ageing? Some critical comments"
janhove.github.io/posts/2025-1...
New blog post: "Does multilingualism really protect against accelerated ageing? Some critical comments"
janhove.github.io/posts/2025-1...
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The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a $15 million NIH grant fraud settlement with Dana-Farber Cancer Center. This resolves a False Claims Act qui tam complaint that I filed on behalf of @sholtodavid.bsky.social in April 2024, with Gregg Shapiro as my co-counsel.
News & Publications
Eugenie Reich & Gregg Shapiro Announce $15 Million NIH Grant Fraud Settlement (December 2025) Complaint Settlement Agreement Scientific Fraud in the 21st Century (Video Lecture) Sandia Nationa…
eugeniereichlaw.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a $15 million NIH grant fraud settlement with Dana-Farber Cancer Center. This resolves a False Claims Act qui tam complaint that I filed on behalf of @sholtodavid.bsky.social in April 2024, with Gregg Shapiro as my co-counsel.
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There *are* legitimate use cases for this kind of stuff! Simulation studies! Synthetic data for a preregistered analysis plan prior to an actual study!
But this isn't being marketed as that. It's advertised as a cheaper, faster alternative to humans. Temu we-have-results-at-home survey results.
But this isn't being marketed as that. It's advertised as a cheaper, faster alternative to humans. Temu we-have-results-at-home survey results.
Did you know that from tomorrow, Qualtrics is offering synthetic panels (AI-generated participants)?
Follow me down a rabbit hole I'm calling "doing science is tough and I'm so busy, can't we just make up participants?"
Follow me down a rabbit hole I'm calling "doing science is tough and I'm so busy, can't we just make up participants?"
December 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
There *are* legitimate use cases for this kind of stuff! Simulation studies! Synthetic data for a preregistered analysis plan prior to an actual study!
But this isn't being marketed as that. It's advertised as a cheaper, faster alternative to humans. Temu we-have-results-at-home survey results.
But this isn't being marketed as that. It's advertised as a cheaper, faster alternative to humans. Temu we-have-results-at-home survey results.
The Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID) is advertising a tenure track junior professor of psychological metascience position in Trier, Gemany. Job ad linked below.
Junior professorship (W1-equivalent) Psychological Metascience (with tenure-track to W2 LBesG-equivalent) (f/m/d)
leibniz-psychology.onlyfy.jobs
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID) is advertising a tenure track junior professor of psychological metascience position in Trier, Gemany. Job ad linked below.
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Anyone want to run the Old Port Half Marathon in Portland, Maine? It’s June 6, 2026.
$5 off registration using this link.
$5 off registration using this link.
2026 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon and 5K
2026 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon and 5K Run - Old Port June 6, 2026 | Register for 5 km, 13.1 mi, distances, Volunteer. Help us reach our fundraising goal. The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5...
venturesendurance.enmotive.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Anyone want to run the Old Port Half Marathon in Portland, Maine? It’s June 6, 2026.
$5 off registration using this link.
$5 off registration using this link.
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We're thrilled to introduce ATHENA: Automatically Tracking Hands Expertly with No Annotations – our open-source, Python-based toolbox for 3D markerless hand tracking!
Paper: www.biorxiv.org/content/10....
Paper: www.biorxiv.org/content/10....
August 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We're thrilled to introduce ATHENA: Automatically Tracking Hands Expertly with No Annotations – our open-source, Python-based toolbox for 3D markerless hand tracking!
Paper: www.biorxiv.org/content/10....
Paper: www.biorxiv.org/content/10....
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Well, if anyone is able to help, you’ll find me pushing my #bicycle back to #Flagstaff via the Townsend-Winona road aiming for Home Depot, I guess. There goes my day. 😢
#BikeSky #Cycling
#BikeSky #Cycling
This is a big long shot, but any cyclists or anyone at all really in the #Flagstaff AZ area able to help a long haul #cyclist out? Brooks saddle mounting bolt broke & now I can’t attach my saddle to the post. Desperately need a 5/16” bolt in Winona. DM me please🙏🏼
#BikeSky #Bicycle #Cycling
#BikeSky #Bicycle #Cycling
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Well, if anyone is able to help, you’ll find me pushing my #bicycle back to #Flagstaff via the Townsend-Winona road aiming for Home Depot, I guess. There goes my day. 😢
#BikeSky #Cycling
#BikeSky #Cycling