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)
Ego and oil, and that’s it, that’s all we really stand for. 🇺🇸🇻🇪
January 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Ego and oil, and that’s it, that’s all we really stand for. 🇺🇸🇻🇪
The last day of 2025. An unsettling year, especially for science, medicine, universities, human rights, democracy...
But in The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, I wrote this passage. Things can be bad, but things have always gotten better.
Best wishes for a better 2026!
But in The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, I wrote this passage. Things can be bad, but things have always gotten better.
Best wishes for a better 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The last day of 2025. An unsettling year, especially for science, medicine, universities, human rights, democracy...
But in The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, I wrote this passage. Things can be bad, but things have always gotten better.
Best wishes for a better 2026!
But in The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, I wrote this passage. Things can be bad, but things have always gotten better.
Best wishes for a better 2026!
Only a few months until The Story of Birds is published!
If you can't wait & want one of the first copies, check out this pre-order deal from @barnesandnoble.com
Rewards & Premium Members get 25% off Dec 30-Jan 1! Premium Members get +10% off
@marinerbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
If you can't wait & want one of the first copies, check out this pre-order deal from @barnesandnoble.com
Rewards & Premium Members get 25% off Dec 30-Jan 1! Premium Members get +10% off
@marinerbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Only a few months until The Story of Birds is published!
If you can't wait & want one of the first copies, check out this pre-order deal from @barnesandnoble.com
Rewards & Premium Members get 25% off Dec 30-Jan 1! Premium Members get +10% off
@marinerbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
If you can't wait & want one of the first copies, check out this pre-order deal from @barnesandnoble.com
Rewards & Premium Members get 25% off Dec 30-Jan 1! Premium Members get +10% off
@marinerbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
Merry Christmas from ICE! Here are a bunch of masked men dressed for war, breaking into a women's bathroom.
ICE agents illegally break into a woman's bathroom in a NY nutrition bar manufacturing plant. "Pull up your pants," says a male agent. The agents only had a warrant to review employer documents. They didn't have a warrant to search for, detain, or arrest anyone there.
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Merry Christmas from ICE! Here are a bunch of masked men dressed for war, breaking into a women's bathroom.
I'll suspend my usual moralizing about buying and selling fossils to say...
...it's pretty awesome that Joe Burrow, one of the world's best athletes, is such a dinosaur enthusiast!! 😉
www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/...
...it's pretty awesome that Joe Burrow, one of the world's best athletes, is such a dinosaur enthusiast!! 😉
www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/...
Burrow gifts offensive linemen authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils for Christmas
Burrow's love of fossils gained national acclaim because of a clip from the Netflix series "Quarterback," where he was pumped to see fossils at Chicago's Field Museum.
www.espn.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I'll suspend my usual moralizing about buying and selling fossils to say...
...it's pretty awesome that Joe Burrow, one of the world's best athletes, is such a dinosaur enthusiast!! 😉
www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/...
...it's pretty awesome that Joe Burrow, one of the world's best athletes, is such a dinosaur enthusiast!! 😉
www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/...
If you got book tokens or gift certificates this Christmas, may I recommend these new-ish books, a selection for kids and adults!
@jamie-woodward.bsky.social @lsmonster.bsky.social @rachelignotofsky.bsky.social
@jamie-woodward.bsky.social @lsmonster.bsky.social @rachelignotofsky.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If you got book tokens or gift certificates this Christmas, may I recommend these new-ish books, a selection for kids and adults!
@jamie-woodward.bsky.social @lsmonster.bsky.social @rachelignotofsky.bsky.social
@jamie-woodward.bsky.social @lsmonster.bsky.social @rachelignotofsky.bsky.social
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
Lovely review by @adrianwoolfson.bsky.social of my book ‘The Tree of Life’ in the Wall Street Journal today. Free guest link if you’re interested. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
‘The Tree of Life’ Review: The Ancestor at the Root of It All
Properly deciphering the branching pathways of evolution could unlock the history of every component of natural biology.
www.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Lovely review by @adrianwoolfson.bsky.social of my book ‘The Tree of Life’ in the Wall Street Journal today. Free guest link if you’re interested. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
Great to see our work at the Oxfordshire ‘Dinosaur Highway’ featuring on this list:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
2025: The science stories that stopped us in our tracks
From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great to see our work at the Oxfordshire ‘Dinosaur Highway’ featuring on this list:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Genuinely heart-warming story.
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Genuinely heart-warming story.
Bed time for all the good boys and girls in Edinburgh. Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Bed time for all the good boys and girls in Edinburgh. Merry Christmas everyone!
This thing is a...dinosaur hand??!!
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This thing is a...dinosaur hand??!!
Illinois 1, Trump 0
NEW: By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to assist immigration agents. A majority holds that he likely lacks authority to do so. Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
![The Government asked this Court to stay the District Court's order. After the response and reply were filed, JUSTICE BARRETT referred the application to the Court. We directed the parties to file supplemental letter briefs on an issue that the District Court had addressed but the parties' initial briefs had not: the meaning of the term "regular forces" in §12406(3). In its supplemental brief, the Government argues that the term refers to civilian law enforcement officers, such as those employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Federal Protective Service.
Respondents, echoing the District Court, maintain that the term refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary.
We conclude that the term "regular forces" in §12406(3) likely refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary. This interpretation means that to call the Guard into active federal service under §12406(3), the President must be "unable" with the regular military "to execute the laws of the United States." Because the statute requires an assessment of the military's ability to execute the laws, it likely applies only where the military could legally execute the laws. Such circumstances are exceptional: Under the Posse Comitatus Act, the military is prohibited from "execut[ing] the laws" "except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress."
18 U. S. C. §1385. So before the President can federalize the Guard under §12406(3), he likely must have statutory or constitutional authority to execute the laws with the regular military and must be "unable" with those forces to perform that function.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreiftbhzwvn3vgwhqsi7k2paizvdw4t26ailljvovso3chqupnmj364@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Illinois 1, Trump 0
Remember when Elon Musk and Donald Trump ended almost all foreign aid, terminated cancer studies, gutted American scientific research, fired thousands of government workers?
It saved no money. None. It only caused pain and cruelty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
It saved no money. None. It only caused pain and cruelty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Remember when Elon Musk and Donald Trump ended almost all foreign aid, terminated cancer studies, gutted American scientific research, fired thousands of government workers?
It saved no money. None. It only caused pain and cruelty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
It saved no money. None. It only caused pain and cruelty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
Check out @robinince.bsky.social 's final Monkey Cage. Bittersweet but thanks Robin for all you've done, for scicomm and so much more. And I look forward to your next ventures!
My final Monkey Cage is broadcast on Radio 4 on Christmas Day - I hope you have enjoyed the latest series - I am proud of what we created
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 34, The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck
Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture north to unearth (or un-snow) the secrets of the Arctic.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Check out @robinince.bsky.social 's final Monkey Cage. Bittersweet but thanks Robin for all you've done, for scicomm and so much more. And I look forward to your next ventures!
What would it be like to go birding in The Age of Dinosaurs?
I imagine, here in this fun field guide for @audubon.org
www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
I imagine, here in this fun field guide for @audubon.org
www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
Get to Know the Ancient Birds That Lived During the Age of Dinosaurs
Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and set the stage for modern birdlife.
www.audubon.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What would it be like to go birding in The Age of Dinosaurs?
I imagine, here in this fun field guide for @audubon.org
www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
I imagine, here in this fun field guide for @audubon.org
www.audubon.org/magazine/get...
RIP Nenko Gantchev
Immigrated to USA from Europe, lived in Chicago for 30 years, owned a business, married to an American
Arrested by ICE at his green card interview, sent to private prison. They denied treatment for his diabetes. He died Monday, age 56
abc7chicago.com/post/bulgari...
Immigrated to USA from Europe, lived in Chicago for 30 years, owned a business, married to an American
Arrested by ICE at his green card interview, sent to private prison. They denied treatment for his diabetes. He died Monday, age 56
abc7chicago.com/post/bulgari...
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
A Bulgarian business owner who lived in Chicago for decades and was arrested during an immigration enforcement 'blitz' has died while in the custody of ICE at a private prison in Michigan, the ABC7 I-...
abc7chicago.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
RIP Nenko Gantchev
Immigrated to USA from Europe, lived in Chicago for 30 years, owned a business, married to an American
Arrested by ICE at his green card interview, sent to private prison. They denied treatment for his diabetes. He died Monday, age 56
abc7chicago.com/post/bulgari...
Immigrated to USA from Europe, lived in Chicago for 30 years, owned a business, married to an American
Arrested by ICE at his green card interview, sent to private prison. They denied treatment for his diabetes. He died Monday, age 56
abc7chicago.com/post/bulgari...
Nuno Loureiro was the best of America.
Born abroad, moved to the USA, established a world-class physics lab, taught students, raised a family, became a pillar of his community.
Like me and millions of others, not a 'heritage American.' But who cares?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Born abroad, moved to the USA, established a world-class physics lab, taught students, raised a family, became a pillar of his community.
Like me and millions of others, not a 'heritage American.' But who cares?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Slain M.I.T. Professor Was a ‘Brilliant Scientist’ and a Beloved Colleague
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Nuno Loureiro was the best of America.
Born abroad, moved to the USA, established a world-class physics lab, taught students, raised a family, became a pillar of his community.
Like me and millions of others, not a 'heritage American.' But who cares?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Born abroad, moved to the USA, established a world-class physics lab, taught students, raised a family, became a pillar of his community.
Like me and millions of others, not a 'heritage American.' But who cares?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
A review of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's steakhouse. One of the best things I've read this year. Seriously!
defector.com/two-nights-p...
defector.com/two-nights-p...
Two Nights Playing With Fire At Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce's Steakhouse | Defector
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As celebrity restaurant mascots, athletes offer a tidy sense of vertical integration: Why not supply the very calories they need to expend on the field? I’m surprised there are so f...
defector.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A review of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's steakhouse. One of the best things I've read this year. Seriously!
defector.com/two-nights-p...
defector.com/two-nights-p...
Putting his name on the Kennedy Center, removing his name from the Epstein files. This one day pretty much sums up this wretched corrupt presidency.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: Trove of Epstein Files Includes New Photos and Court Records
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Putting his name on the Kennedy Center, removing his name from the Epstein files. This one day pretty much sums up this wretched corrupt presidency.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
Apparently Bill Simpson, longtime Collections Manager of fossil vertebrates at the @FieldMuseum in Chicago, is retiring—after 46 yrs! Bill has always been so helpful, including pulling out the skull of @SUEtheTrex for study multiple times! Happy Retirement, Bill! 🎥: Emily Rieff #FossilFriday
December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Apparently Bill Simpson, longtime Collections Manager of fossil vertebrates at the @FieldMuseum in Chicago, is retiring—after 46 yrs! Bill has always been so helpful, including pulling out the skull of @SUEtheTrex for study multiple times! Happy Retirement, Bill! 🎥: Emily Rieff #FossilFriday
I'm laughing so hard that my dental bone hurts!
Given all the recent buzz about how great ChatGPT has gotten, including its prowess with images, I figured I'd check in on its anatomical skills. Nope.
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I'm laughing so hard that my dental bone hurts!
If you can endure the bad jokes and childish banter, check out my chat with Susie & Rob on the latest @thefossilfiles.bsky.social podcast!
What were dinosaurs up to right before the asteroid hit?
@tweetisaurus.bsky.social @fossilrob.bsky.social #fossilfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Q6...
What were dinosaurs up to right before the asteroid hit?
@tweetisaurus.bsky.social @fossilrob.bsky.social #fossilfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Q6...
18. Dinosaurs were doing fine (before the asteroid), with Steve Brusatte. part 1
YouTube video by The Fossil Files Podcast
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you can endure the bad jokes and childish banter, check out my chat with Susie & Rob on the latest @thefossilfiles.bsky.social podcast!
What were dinosaurs up to right before the asteroid hit?
@tweetisaurus.bsky.social @fossilrob.bsky.social #fossilfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Q6...
What were dinosaurs up to right before the asteroid hit?
@tweetisaurus.bsky.social @fossilrob.bsky.social #fossilfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Q6...
Donald Trump is destroying the world's preeminent climate research center. A jewel of American science.
Because 'climate change is a hoax'
And because Colorado's governor won't pardon the insurrectionist lady who hacked voting machines for him in 2020
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Because 'climate change is a hoax'
And because Colorado's governor won't pardon the insurrectionist lady who hacked voting machines for him in 2020
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
eu.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Donald Trump is destroying the world's preeminent climate research center. A jewel of American science.
Because 'climate change is a hoax'
And because Colorado's governor won't pardon the insurrectionist lady who hacked voting machines for him in 2020
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Because 'climate change is a hoax'
And because Colorado's governor won't pardon the insurrectionist lady who hacked voting machines for him in 2020
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Reposted by Steve Brusatte
1. How President Trump reacted to the brutal murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner vs How Rob Reiner reacted to the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk.
First, President Trump’s reaction.
First, President Trump’s reaction.
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
1. How President Trump reacted to the brutal murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner vs How Rob Reiner reacted to the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk.
First, President Trump’s reaction.
First, President Trump’s reaction.
🚨Attention Brits and other foreign tourists:
If you want to visit the USA to watch the World Cup, go to Disneyland, hit the beaches in Miami, see New York:
Then Donald Trump wants a sample of your DNA.
If you want to visit the USA to watch the World Cup, go to Disneyland, hit the beaches in Miami, see New York:
Then Donald Trump wants a sample of your DNA.
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚨Attention Brits and other foreign tourists:
If you want to visit the USA to watch the World Cup, go to Disneyland, hit the beaches in Miami, see New York:
Then Donald Trump wants a sample of your DNA.
If you want to visit the USA to watch the World Cup, go to Disneyland, hit the beaches in Miami, see New York:
Then Donald Trump wants a sample of your DNA.