It seems like time, once again, to post the link to this 84-year-old article that has grown increasingly relevant to the US political climate over the past nine months: harpers.org/archive/1941...

Moreover, you shouldn’t rely *just* on your advisor’s page. Set up a Google Scholar page and an ORCID account — the latter in particular can serve as a permanent place to locate you (even if you change your name).

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

This article focusing on Kurt Vonnegut is a riveting read.

I have been trying to get this published as an op-ed, but I am going to post it here since I think it is timely in light of the "consent" extortion events. Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g... 1/14

The latest in a long series of Nobels for work in immunology - and it won’t be the last (!)

Question to all Molecular Dynamics / Biophysics people here: As I had to find out that my beloved "Leach" isn't being printed anymore, I currently am searching for a recent textbook for undergrad students on biomolecular simulations, best with outlooks on Docking, Free Energy calculations and 1/2

A lot of people think that every international student admitted means one fewer spot for domestic students, when the opposite is more likely true - the tuition revenue international students bring allows public universities to provide substantial discounts to domestic students, improving access.

I guess they’re hoping this work will … go viral? Sorry, I’ll show myself out.

So exhausting..

Biophysical Journal seeks candidates to be its next Editor-in-Chief beginning in 2027. Applications and nominations will be accepted until March 1. More information is available at www.biophysics.org/blog/call-for-applications-editor-in-chief-of-biophysical-journal.

Since there is some discussion that NIH institutes should not simply use paylines to determine which grants to fund, I thought I would share some old data. These are plots of funding probability fas a function of percentile score for 9 institutes. 1/7

Because this administration thinks everyone believes the rules only matter when it helps “your side” (like they do), they are counting on Comey’s unpopularity to normalize this. Don’t let it. Whatever you think of him or his actions in the past, etc. this indictment is dangerous and an outrage.

I am super excited to announce that we have a tenure-track faculty position in biophysics open in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon! 🧪 Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/174360 PLEASE, share widely across the blue skies! Let me briefly explain what we're looking for: 1/10

All my emails to Director Bhattacharya now available... jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...

I am delighted to announce that the UW Department of Biochemistry has opened searches for TWO tenure-track positions. Descriptions and links in the following two posts.

“What I've spent years in trauma therapy dealing with isn't the original harassment. It's everything that came afterwards," Lindsey Boylan told me. Thank you for this incredibly important piece on surviving and survivors @chloenazra.bsky.social

hi, medical toxicologist that knows a lot about Tylenol here👋 Claiming that tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism is fearmongering here's what you need to know 🧵

This fall I will have a blind student in my coding class for the first time. Do any other instructors or visually impaired coders have advice beyond making sure my book has useful alt-text for the images? #rstats #accessibility Class book: psyteachr.github.io/reprores-v5/

Enjoying the beautiful fall weather with an evening tennis match. I have grant proposals to read later, but it’s perfect out here.

I love when trucks park in the “compact cars only” spots in the garage, blocking half the lane. The spot is on the first floor, so it’s clear they didn’t even try to find another spot.

Rochester folks: any idea where I can get ingredients to cook Mexican food? Some things, I can order online (eg achiote paste), but Wegmans doesn’t seem to carry many of the peppers, etc. I think it would be a fun cuisine to learn, but I’m stumbling over ingredients.

I want to deliver a plant to a friend in Silver Spring - I’d prefer a living plant but a floral arrangement would be okay too. Does anyone have a favorite florist or gardening shop that delivers to Silver Spring?

A brief bluetorial about VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) Self-reported data about adverse effects occurring contemporaneously with vaccinations are useful but have many limitations

A small joy: cooking paella for my girlfriend’s birthday.

@jeremymberg.bsky.social again doing some very nice analysis

wrote about the “national conservative” vision for america

Here’s my write up on the most racist decision to come out of the Supreme Court in a while. The court approved of Trump’s racial profiling of Latinos with Brett Kavanaugh saying being harassed based on the color of your skin is “common sense.” My latest in @thenation

You know, this Alcaraz guy is pretty good…

Hi! Hello! This is fascism! And bc I’m writing my dissertation on alcohol use, I figured I’d give a high level overview for interested parties… A thread 🧵 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/h...

link if you haven't got it already

Ok, physics prof friends: what textbook(s) do you like for junior/senior level dynamics? Any that you loathe? I'm teaching upper div dynamics next semester and have two months before textbook requirements are due! #iteachphysics ⚛️

I’m trying to watch the US Open. Am I unreasonable for wanting them to actually show us people PLAYING tennis? Maybe I’m in the minority, but I don’t care about extended interviews with players after their matches — I tune in to see amazing athletes play the sport, not hear them…

Katya is making it difficult to take notes, but she’s so sweet and cuddly, I can’t bear to make her move.

The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 95 tenure-track positions and 10 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #chemsky #chemjobs #facultychemjobs

BREAKING: We're filing a petition for the immediate release of Mario Guevara, a journalist who is being detained by ICE because of his reporting on law enforcement activity. The First Amendment is clear: Journalists cannot be detained for doing their jobs.

STEPHEN MILLER: The protestors are white hippies real Washingtonians want this 🤥 NEW WASH POST POLL: “79% of DC including 80% of Black people & 67% Hispanics” OPPOSE his invasion www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/p...

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Thread. As she mentions, big name authors are not going to spend their time doing this stuff. I've had my own name appropriated by these sorts of scammers, and it's a pain in the ass correcting the record and making sure hopeful people understand they're being defrauded.

My daughter, who's an ivy leaguer who's well aware of the phenomenon of ivy leaguers spouting BS & who seriously studied computer science made the following observation. (Basically for ChatGPT hallucinations are a major feature, not a bug:

@edroso.bsky.social @digby56.bsky.social @eschatonblog.com @amandamarcotte.bsky.social thought some of the old schoolers might appreciate the post title

I am doing a #teach180 blog now, in concert with @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social. Days -4 & -3 are about our professional days. lerner180.posthaven.com/day-4-convoc... and lerner180.posthaven.com/day-3-profes.... Shout out to @afreeparticle.com for the link hub template.

No matter how hard you try, you simply cannot guess the journal withe the highest “impact factor” in organic chemistry last year. Really. Nor will you guess many of the other “winners”:

Sign the petition to call for the removal of RFK, Jr. www.standupforscience.net/rfk-impeachm...

Modern AI tools emulate the classic con-man tricks of mentalism, tricking people into believing that they’re far more clever - and sapient - than they actually are. Fantastic piece by @baldurbjarnason.com : softwarecrisis.dev/letters/llme...

As usual, @jeremymberg.bsky.social goes beyond a simple takedown, with a well-structured and evidentially supported explanation.

Being a science #journalist. This resonates. #vibe #spin #yeast

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These are the most challenging times for early-career scientists and engineers. My team is doing its bit to help by maintaining and even expanding our database of funding opportunities for early-career researchers. We found 437 of them. Download it freely here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...