James Smoliga, DVM, PhD
@jsmoliga
Sports science researcher and writer, sometimes w/ a zany twist of humor. I also debunk bad science. Used to run fast. Honey connoisseur. @TuftsDPT Professor
I write Beyond the Abstract, a newsletter about science, health, and the stories behind the evidence. I dig into research integrity, sports science, medical myths, and what happens when data meets real life — with clarity, curiosity, and a little irreverence. If you’ve ever…
Some scientists chase grants. Others follow the questions. In @Nature this week, I wrote about a different kind of academic — the ones who pivot quickly. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #academia #Science #sciencenews nature.com/articles/d4158…
If you were a kid in the 1980's this clip here is absolutely unforgettable.
The legendary Hulk Hogan ❤️💛
As a kid growing up in the 1980's, Hulk Hogan was a huge part of my childhood. Watching him in the WWF inspired me to work out as a kid - he helped shape my interest in fitness. RIP to a legend.
Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, per @TMZ
What if we built academia around synthesis and responsiveness — not just grant hoarding? That’s the case I made in @Nature this week. nature.com/articles/d4158…
Grand Slam Track said they’d fill stadiums. Turns out they emptied bank accounts instead. @CitiusMag @usatf @WorldAthletics
When will the Grand Slam Track athletes finally get paid? theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…
Faith Kipyegon is the greatest female mid-distance runner of all time. Nike gave her pacers, supershoes, a personal speedsuit. She still couldn't break 4:00. Here’s why that matters — and why it’s a wake-up call for fairness in women’s sports. 🧵
A world-class athlete’s recent attempt to run a 4-minute mile is a stark reminder that sex differences really matter in elite sports, by @jsmoliga persuasion.community/p/a-stark-remi…
👀Just published my take on Olympic basketball, Haliburton’s injury, and @mcuban’s call to keep NBA stars out of the Games. I don’t think Cuban is wrong. I think the real question is: Is Olympic basketball still Olympic at all? Would love your take, Mark.…
When will we see a @Netflix documentary on Grand Slam Track? Starting to feel like the Fyre Festival of athletics. brobible.com/sports/article…
Cool to see two WR - women's 1500m and 5000 at Prefontaine Classic. Amazing performance by Kipyegon and Chebet. Sub 14 for the 5k! nbcsports.com/olympics/news/…
