Steve Brusatte
@stevebrusatte.bsky.social
Paleontologist and professor at University of Edinburgh, dinosaur enthusiast and writer. Free born man of the USA. Immigrant. Husband & father. (views mine)
Thank you to the brave men of ICE for making America safe again, by detaining this five-year-old boy, a radical illegal immigrant domestic terrorist antifa liberal paid agitator.
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you to the brave men of ICE for making America safe again, by detaining this five-year-old boy, a radical illegal immigrant domestic terrorist antifa liberal paid agitator.
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
Our paper on the mysterious Devonian organism Prototaxites has now finally been published! See the paper here (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) and our explainer thread below!
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Our paper on the mysterious Devonian organism Prototaxites has now finally been published! See the paper here (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) and our explainer thread below!
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
Prototaxites reconstruction by Matt Humpage
Left, Hitler's demand to take Czechoslovakia, 1938
Right, Trump's demand to take Greenland, 2026
Back then Europe decided to appease the megalomaniac narcissist and gave him what he wanted.
What will Europe do today?
(from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social )
Right, Trump's demand to take Greenland, 2026
Back then Europe decided to appease the megalomaniac narcissist and gave him what he wanted.
What will Europe do today?
(from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social )
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Left, Hitler's demand to take Czechoslovakia, 1938
Right, Trump's demand to take Greenland, 2026
Back then Europe decided to appease the megalomaniac narcissist and gave him what he wanted.
What will Europe do today?
(from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social )
Right, Trump's demand to take Greenland, 2026
Back then Europe decided to appease the megalomaniac narcissist and gave him what he wanted.
What will Europe do today?
(from @carolecadwalla.bsky.social )
We now have the official UK cover for The Story of Birds!
And I have hard copy proofs in my grubby hands...
British readers, you can find it too on June 11!
And I have hard copy proofs in my grubby hands...
British readers, you can find it too on June 11!
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We now have the official UK cover for The Story of Birds!
And I have hard copy proofs in my grubby hands...
British readers, you can find it too on June 11!
And I have hard copy proofs in my grubby hands...
British readers, you can find it too on June 11!
Here's ICE invading the home of an elderly US citizen and dragging him out of the shower, nearly naked, into the snow.
The man is Hmong. His people were granted citizenship for fighting with the US in Vietnam.
You know who didn't fight in Nam? Trump, because he said his foot hurt.
The man is Hmong. His people were granted citizenship for fighting with the US in Vietnam.
You know who didn't fight in Nam? Trump, because he said his foot hurt.
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Here's ICE invading the home of an elderly US citizen and dragging him out of the shower, nearly naked, into the snow.
The man is Hmong. His people were granted citizenship for fighting with the US in Vietnam.
You know who didn't fight in Nam? Trump, because he said his foot hurt.
The man is Hmong. His people were granted citizenship for fighting with the US in Vietnam.
You know who didn't fight in Nam? Trump, because he said his foot hurt.
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
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After lying about this baby they gassed and almost killed in their own neighborhood, DHS deleted their post
After lying about this baby they gassed and almost killed in their own neighborhood, DHS deleted their post
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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After lying about this baby they gassed and almost killed in their own neighborhood, DHS deleted their post
After lying about this baby they gassed and almost killed in their own neighborhood, DHS deleted their post
A toast to Tubingen! Holy ground for paleontology, home to Plateosaurus, built upon the Triassic (rocks).
Great beer, great people, great audience for my talk. GREAT new fossil Felix Augustin and I were studying, the latest in the rhabdodontids-are-ceratopsians saga. Stay tuned!
Great beer, great people, great audience for my talk. GREAT new fossil Felix Augustin and I were studying, the latest in the rhabdodontids-are-ceratopsians saga. Stay tuned!
January 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A toast to Tubingen! Holy ground for paleontology, home to Plateosaurus, built upon the Triassic (rocks).
Great beer, great people, great audience for my talk. GREAT new fossil Felix Augustin and I were studying, the latest in the rhabdodontids-are-ceratopsians saga. Stay tuned!
Great beer, great people, great audience for my talk. GREAT new fossil Felix Augustin and I were studying, the latest in the rhabdodontids-are-ceratopsians saga. Stay tuned!
How long did it take for T. rex to grow from a hatchling into a bus-sized bone-cruncher?
Longer than we used to think! Maybe up to 40 years!
Exciting new research by @histo-holly.bsky.social & team. My thoughts @cnn.com
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Longer than we used to think! Maybe up to 40 years!
Exciting new research by @histo-holly.bsky.social & team. My thoughts @cnn.com
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
It took 35 years for T. rex to become fully grown | CNN
Tyrannosaurus rex lived longer and took more time to reach its maximum size than previously thought, according to a new study.
edition.cnn.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
How long did it take for T. rex to grow from a hatchling into a bus-sized bone-cruncher?
Longer than we used to think! Maybe up to 40 years!
Exciting new research by @histo-holly.bsky.social & team. My thoughts @cnn.com
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Longer than we used to think! Maybe up to 40 years!
Exciting new research by @histo-holly.bsky.social & team. My thoughts @cnn.com
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/s...
Imagine if Barack Obama or Kamala Harris visited a factory & flipped the bird to an autoworker, in a swing state no less!
But Trump does it, and barely a word. In fact the *worker* was suspended for 'disrespecting' Trump. It's amazing how Americans just let this guy rule over us.
But Trump does it, and barely a word. In fact the *worker* was suspended for 'disrespecting' Trump. It's amazing how Americans just let this guy rule over us.
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Imagine if Barack Obama or Kamala Harris visited a factory & flipped the bird to an autoworker, in a swing state no less!
But Trump does it, and barely a word. In fact the *worker* was suspended for 'disrespecting' Trump. It's amazing how Americans just let this guy rule over us.
But Trump does it, and barely a word. In fact the *worker* was suspended for 'disrespecting' Trump. It's amazing how Americans just let this guy rule over us.
If you have time to read 58 books in the first half of 2026, then The Story of Birds should be one of them!
Thanks @thetimes.com for putting us in your preview!
Thanks @thetimes.com for putting us in your preview!
January 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
If you have time to read 58 books in the first half of 2026, then The Story of Birds should be one of them!
Thanks @thetimes.com for putting us in your preview!
Thanks @thetimes.com for putting us in your preview!
America, you don’t have to live like this. It’s insane. Like complete batshit crazy.
You would think these guys were chasing terrorists in Fallujah. But no, they’re invading an American home, weapons drawn, without a warrant, because maybe an immigrant lives there.
You would think these guys were chasing terrorists in Fallujah. But no, they’re invading an American home, weapons drawn, without a warrant, because maybe an immigrant lives there.
A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
January 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
America, you don’t have to live like this. It’s insane. Like complete batshit crazy.
You would think these guys were chasing terrorists in Fallujah. But no, they’re invading an American home, weapons drawn, without a warrant, because maybe an immigrant lives there.
You would think these guys were chasing terrorists in Fallujah. But no, they’re invading an American home, weapons drawn, without a warrant, because maybe an immigrant lives there.
Is it a starfish? Is it a lobster larva? Is it a piece of abstract art or a weird AI hallucination?
No, it's a dinosaur hand!
My thoughts on the insanely bizarre fingers of Manipulonyx, for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/s...
No, it's a dinosaur hand!
My thoughts on the insanely bizarre fingers of Manipulonyx, for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/s...
This Dinosaur Really Knew How to Get a Grip
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Is it a starfish? Is it a lobster larva? Is it a piece of abstract art or a weird AI hallucination?
No, it's a dinosaur hand!
My thoughts on the insanely bizarre fingers of Manipulonyx, for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/s...
No, it's a dinosaur hand!
My thoughts on the insanely bizarre fingers of Manipulonyx, for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/s...
A few days after killing a US citizen on the street, here is a band of masked and heavily armed ICE agents invading a Target as families do their Sunday shopping.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A few days after killing a US citizen on the street, here is a band of masked and heavily armed ICE agents invading a Target as families do their Sunday shopping.
To the brave people of Iran. Not that this imperial flag is perfect, but it represents something better (I think) than what you’ve been living under for so long. Godspeed!
January 11, 2026 at 12:46 AM
To the brave people of Iran. Not that this imperial flag is perfect, but it represents something better (I think) than what you’ve been living under for so long. Godspeed!
Believe your own eyes and ears. Trust your own soul.
Watch this video and decide for yourself whether this woman was such a threat that she had to be shot and killed a few seconds later.
youtube.com/shorts/xy3ae...
Watch this video and decide for yourself whether this woman was such a threat that she had to be shot and killed a few seconds later.
youtube.com/shorts/xy3ae...
Alpha News has obtained footage showing perspective of federal agent at ICE-involved shooting
YouTube video by Alpha News
youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Believe your own eyes and ears. Trust your own soul.
Watch this video and decide for yourself whether this woman was such a threat that she had to be shot and killed a few seconds later.
youtube.com/shorts/xy3ae...
Watch this video and decide for yourself whether this woman was such a threat that she had to be shot and killed a few seconds later.
youtube.com/shorts/xy3ae...
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
Two mammals enjoying @stevebrusatte.bsky.social ‘s forthcoming book on the history of birds.
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Two mammals enjoying @stevebrusatte.bsky.social ‘s forthcoming book on the history of birds.
What Americans have lost in one short year because of Donald Trump:
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
What Americans have lost in one short year because of Donald Trump:
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
In shock to hear that Richard Forrest passed this morning. What a guy. I've met few people as enthusiastic about fossils. He had a whole life, whole career, outside of the academic world but made huge contributions to scholarship. And was so kind and welcoming to everyone. RIP.
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In shock to hear that Richard Forrest passed this morning. What a guy. I've met few people as enthusiastic about fossils. He had a whole life, whole career, outside of the academic world but made huge contributions to scholarship. And was so kind and welcoming to everyone. RIP.
Today in the UK, I dropped my six-year-old at school and came home. Alive.
Wednesday in the USA, Renee Good dropped her six-year-old at school and never made it home. Killed by masked government agents.
There are UK politicians who want Trump-style ICE enforcement here. Let's never vote them in!
Wednesday in the USA, Renee Good dropped her six-year-old at school and never made it home. Killed by masked government agents.
There are UK politicians who want Trump-style ICE enforcement here. Let's never vote them in!
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Today in the UK, I dropped my six-year-old at school and came home. Alive.
Wednesday in the USA, Renee Good dropped her six-year-old at school and never made it home. Killed by masked government agents.
There are UK politicians who want Trump-style ICE enforcement here. Let's never vote them in!
Wednesday in the USA, Renee Good dropped her six-year-old at school and never made it home. Killed by masked government agents.
There are UK politicians who want Trump-style ICE enforcement here. Let's never vote them in!
Here is the 'terrorist' killed by ICE.
37 years old. Christian. Worked at a credit union. Wife. Mother to three children, her orphan's toys scattered in the Honda she was driving at 2 miles per hour and using as a 'weapon'.
A real Osama bin Laden, eh?
37 years old. Christian. Worked at a credit union. Wife. Mother to three children, her orphan's toys scattered in the Honda she was driving at 2 miles per hour and using as a 'weapon'.
A real Osama bin Laden, eh?
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Here is the 'terrorist' killed by ICE.
37 years old. Christian. Worked at a credit union. Wife. Mother to three children, her orphan's toys scattered in the Honda she was driving at 2 miles per hour and using as a 'weapon'.
A real Osama bin Laden, eh?
37 years old. Christian. Worked at a credit union. Wife. Mother to three children, her orphan's toys scattered in the Honda she was driving at 2 miles per hour and using as a 'weapon'.
A real Osama bin Laden, eh?
Good morning America!
For those among us with a soul, who value truth and despise lies, and do not think government agents should be able to shoot and kill on a whim, watch this:
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
For those among us with a soul, who value truth and despise lies, and do not think government agents should be able to shoot and kill on a whim, watch this:
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Good morning America!
For those among us with a soul, who value truth and despise lies, and do not think government agents should be able to shoot and kill on a whim, watch this:
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
For those among us with a soul, who value truth and despise lies, and do not think government agents should be able to shoot and kill on a whim, watch this:
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Hearty thanks to @newscientist.com for listing The Story of Birds as a most anticipated science book of the year!
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Hearty thanks to @newscientist.com for listing The Story of Birds as a most anticipated science book of the year!
America, 2026. No matter who you are, government agents can kill you in the street. Despite your murder being captured on film, the President will lie and call you a terrorist. Millions of people online will celebrate your death.
Please God let the death of Renee Good wake us up!
Please God let the death of Renee Good wake us up!
January 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
America, 2026. No matter who you are, government agents can kill you in the street. Despite your murder being captured on film, the President will lie and call you a terrorist. Millions of people online will celebrate your death.
Please God let the death of Renee Good wake us up!
Please God let the death of Renee Good wake us up!