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I have wanted to write this book since sixth grade.
The P Word is a pre-puberty book for kids ages 7-12 that covers all the topics kids want to know about the penis, but are afraid to ask. If you want a signed copy, please order before June 15
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David L. Hu retweeted
Our new study on the functional significance of wombat cubed poos is now out. Great work @KateMcMaho31708 @drdavidhu
doi.org/10.1111/jzo.70068
@UGAEcology
In this paper we investigated the role of communication in the bare‐nosed wombat, which is distinctive for aggregating its scats in latrines. Our research suggests that olfaction is an important form of communication in this species.
doi.org/10.1111/jzo.70068
@Scott_S_Carver
David L. Hu retweeted
Review: Physics Around the Clock: Michael Banks ***** 11 September 2025 - Makes scientific concepts approachable by tying into aspects of everyday life. While some is predictable, many surprising delights included. popsciencebooks.blogspot.com… #bookreview #popularscience
The Weird Science That Lets Insects Fly in the Rain youtu.be/CfbY_lYf0Yk?si=pjOQ… via @YouTube
David L. Hu retweeted
Microscopy shows that the elephant's skin is thicker than an armadillo's shell, with protein fibers providing additional stiffness.
nature.com/articles/s42003-0…
@SchulzScience_ @HigginsBioeng @imperialbioeng @GeorgiaTech @drdavidhu @joyreidenberg @gatechengineers @GTBiology
David L. Hu retweeted
The P Word: A Manual for Mammals by @drdavidhu is available THIS AUGUST in Spanish, and in both English AND Spanish as paperbacks!
Take a look at all the editions we have available at the link in our bio!
David L. Hu retweeted
"There are very few faculty jobs...The average US faculty member now trains 13.6 PhDs in their academic lifetime, and there will be space only for one when they retire – which they are doing later and later."
@cshperspectives
Free online talks this Friday on origami, wind farms, earwax and wombats. nationalacademies.org/event/…
She committed to studying animals over 25 kg, even when she had to spend her own money to do it. Inspirational speaker and story!
Sad news: Frans de Waal is gone improbable.com/2024/03/16/sa… Frans was a great scientific and writing mentor to me, and he will be sorely missed.
David L. Hu retweeted
I’ve handled the review of > 1000 papers at @nature. Over time, you notice aspects of presentation on which reviewers tend to comment. In the interests of minimizing hassles during review, I offer the following suggestions (a bit targeted to climate papers).
great advice from scientist and reporter @Ironmely
Best thank you letter I’ve received for reviewing a paper. @J_Exp_Biol plants a tree in The Forest of Biologists youtu.be/CaZ-aalPiVU?si=0qBm… via @YouTube
David L. Hu retweeted
It's great to see the "Album of Fluid Motion" a fascinating book authored by " Milton Van Dyke" (@Stanford), published in 1982,
available online
courses.washington.edu/me431…
#FluidMechanics #FluidDynamics #ScienceIsBeautiful #FluidScience #STEM #Turbulence #phdvoice #Postdocvoice
David L. Hu retweeted
It has been a great honor to serve on the #APSDFD Executive Committee this past year. The leadership approved my proposal for some funding related to better serving the early career members for future DFD meetings. Please take this survey to help make the right changes.
David L. Hu retweeted
#ARCSScholar Cassandra Shriver studies Quantitative Biosciences in Biological Sciences at @GeorgiaTech. Her interests include comparative biomechanics. Cassandra is a proud winner of the Chambers/Jones award. Meet her here: ow.ly/MaaZ50PXIEj
David L. Hu retweeted
Incredibly excited to receive the Schmidt Science Polymath Award!
Over the next 5 years, we will create new regenerative cell cultures to grow plant-based food and materials.
Plant development X synthetic biology X cellular agriculture!
imperial.ac.uk/news/249476/b…
David L. Hu retweeted
Wow. I just read the critiques for an NIH proposal that I’m on where every male key personnel is Dr. X but I’m just Helen Huang.
That is not ok!!!
It’s Dr. Helen Huang, Reviewer #2.