Omar Rafael Regalado Fernández
@mathchaos.bsky.social
I'm a Palaeobiologist working on #dinosaur evolution and #phylogenetics (🧁🍇🥤). 🇲🇽
Advocate for #decolonisation in palaeo and STEM (he/him).
ORCID: 0000-0002-6247-6181
Advocate for #decolonisation in palaeo and STEM (he/him).
ORCID: 0000-0002-6247-6181
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Thread 1 (from 12 September 2022)
This flower is called a Poinsettia in English. September is the best time to discuss the name's connection to colonialism and why I would never call this plant a poinsettia.
This flower is called a Poinsettia in English. September is the best time to discuss the name's connection to colonialism and why I would never call this plant a poinsettia.
Colonial heritage in natural history
Thread 1 - Poinsettia and Monroe's Doctrine
Thread 1 - Poinsettia and Monroe's Doctrine
They wrote their emails thinking they were never going to be caught.
They write their excuses because they are sorry they got caught.
They write their excuses because they are sorry they got caught.
The biggest privilege afforded to men in positions of power is that of being dumb.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
February 7, 2026 at 9:47 AM
They wrote their emails thinking they were never going to be caught.
They write their excuses because they are sorry they got caught.
They write their excuses because they are sorry they got caught.
Excerpts:
★"In one email, Epstein writes to Maxwell about a trip involving “dinosaur and fossill hunitng (sic) with jack horner on the ranch, found 90 million year old clams and fossils.”"
“Love that - didn’t we go fossil hunting with him and Bobby Kennedy in N Dakota?”
“Yes,” Epstein replies."
★"In one email, Epstein writes to Maxwell about a trip involving “dinosaur and fossill hunitng (sic) with jack horner on the ranch, found 90 million year old clams and fossils.”"
“Love that - didn’t we go fossil hunting with him and Bobby Kennedy in N Dakota?”
“Yes,” Epstein replies."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went hunting for dinosaur bones in the Dakotas with child sex traffickers Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
RFK Jr.’s Bizarre Trip With Epstein and Ghislaine Exposed in Files
The trip took place on a Native reservation where collecting fossils without explicit tribal permission is considered looting.
trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Excerpts:
★"In one email, Epstein writes to Maxwell about a trip involving “dinosaur and fossill hunitng (sic) with jack horner on the ranch, found 90 million year old clams and fossils.”"
“Love that - didn’t we go fossil hunting with him and Bobby Kennedy in N Dakota?”
“Yes,” Epstein replies."
★"In one email, Epstein writes to Maxwell about a trip involving “dinosaur and fossill hunitng (sic) with jack horner on the ranch, found 90 million year old clams and fossils.”"
“Love that - didn’t we go fossil hunting with him and Bobby Kennedy in N Dakota?”
“Yes,” Epstein replies."
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Isn't it super random that all of the "anti-woke" cancel culture academics who all leaned into transphobia and race science later in their careers all seem to be connected through Jeffrey Epstein?
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Isn't it super random that all of the "anti-woke" cancel culture academics who all leaned into transphobia and race science later in their careers all seem to be connected through Jeffrey Epstein?
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Really SVP? You’re just going to ignore decades of sexual and academic misconduct, marrying a student AT one of your conferences, and every report I’ve filed (implying that’s what you do with reports) to defend famous Horner? You’d rather have pedophiles than students is your message?
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Really SVP? You’re just going to ignore decades of sexual and academic misconduct, marrying a student AT one of your conferences, and every report I’ve filed (implying that’s what you do with reports) to defend famous Horner? You’d rather have pedophiles than students is your message?
The biggest privilege afforded to men in positions of power is that of being dumb.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
February 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The biggest privilege afforded to men in positions of power is that of being dumb.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
There are people willing to accept the excuse that a world-class researcher neglected to do a 10-minute Google search on a sponsor, in the 2010s, as part of the process for accepting research funding.
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(11) Maybe it is time for SVP and its Annual Meeting to go the way of the creatures we study: Extinct. You either adapt or die and right now @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social is not changing for the better. [End]
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
(11) Maybe it is time for SVP and its Annual Meeting to go the way of the creatures we study: Extinct. You either adapt or die and right now @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social is not changing for the better. [End]
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(10) I would also encourage friends and followers to consider their own ethics: Does being a member of @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social align with *your* values? Do you condone this spineless protection? Sometimes the rot may be too great and it is time to cut the tree down and start over...
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
(10) I would also encourage friends and followers to consider their own ethics: Does being a member of @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social align with *your* values? Do you condone this spineless protection? Sometimes the rot may be too great and it is time to cut the tree down and start over...
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(6) I'll take it a step further: @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social is demonstrating they will not protect their most-vulnerable members. For this reason, I will actively discourage students from joining SVP. And I really don't see a way back myself unless there is a massive house-cleaning...
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
(6) I'll take it a step further: @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social is demonstrating they will not protect their most-vulnerable members. For this reason, I will actively discourage students from joining SVP. And I really don't see a way back myself unless there is a massive house-cleaning...
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(5) And the responses from various higher-ranking members of @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social have been at best wishy-washy or silent on it. Others have been full-throated support. This alone further justifies my resignation: SVP *refuses* to hold folks accountable for their actions...
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
(5) And the responses from various higher-ranking members of @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social have been at best wishy-washy or silent on it. Others have been full-throated support. This alone further justifies my resignation: SVP *refuses* to hold folks accountable for their actions...
On January 5th, I resigned as a co-chair of the Student and Postdoc Liasion Committee. My resignation followed the US invasion of Venezuela because that was like an imaginary line I set up for myself as the last straw.
However, as I was organising the Round Table, I heard the concerns of members
However, as I was organising the Round Table, I heard the concerns of members
the svp Diversity Committee was not consulted on that press release
the svp Ethics Committee was not consulted on that press release
one has to wonder
who wrote the damn thing
and thought it was a good idea
the svp Ethics Committee was not consulted on that press release
one has to wonder
who wrote the damn thing
and thought it was a good idea
February 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
On January 5th, I resigned as a co-chair of the Student and Postdoc Liasion Committee. My resignation followed the US invasion of Venezuela because that was like an imaginary line I set up for myself as the last straw.
However, as I was organising the Round Table, I heard the concerns of members
However, as I was organising the Round Table, I heard the concerns of members
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3 hours ago, I shared my results of having combed through ~470 DOJ Epstein files that mention Jack Horner, his MSU email, or "Dinochicken". I posted a copy, w/ screenshots and receipts, to r/Paleontology. It has been pinned by moderators and thus far viewed 38k times.
www.reddit.com/r/Paleontolo...
www.reddit.com/r/Paleontolo...
From the Paleontology community on Reddit: Timeline of Jack Horner - Jeffrey Epstein contact per DOJ's newest releases (see comments)
Explore this post and more from the Paleontology community
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February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
3 hours ago, I shared my results of having combed through ~470 DOJ Epstein files that mention Jack Horner, his MSU email, or "Dinochicken". I posted a copy, w/ screenshots and receipts, to r/Paleontology. It has been pinned by moderators and thus far viewed 38k times.
www.reddit.com/r/Paleontolo...
www.reddit.com/r/Paleontolo...
Well, this is bleak.
“Our records show he visited a ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico in the summer of 2012 for a paleontological tour.”
He exposed students to someone like Epstein. That was the line, that was reckless enough. No need to dissect emails
dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/f...
“Our records show he visited a ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico in the summer of 2012 for a paleontological tour.”
He exposed students to someone like Epstein. That was the line, that was reckless enough. No need to dissect emails
dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/f...
Famed Montana paleontologist Jack Horner named in Epstein files • Daily Montanan
Now-retired MSU professor and renowned paleontologist Jack Horner thanked Jeffrey Epstein and “the girls” for his visit in 2012.
dailymontanan.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Well, this is bleak.
“Our records show he visited a ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico in the summer of 2012 for a paleontological tour.”
He exposed students to someone like Epstein. That was the line, that was reckless enough. No need to dissect emails
dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/f...
“Our records show he visited a ranch owned by Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico in the summer of 2012 for a paleontological tour.”
He exposed students to someone like Epstein. That was the line, that was reckless enough. No need to dissect emails
dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/f...
Scientists when asked to incorporate indigenous science: See, that is very anecdotal and it is not possible to extrapolate.
Scientists on scientists in the EF: I met the chap for 15 mins at a conference; he was very nice to me, I feel confident extrapolating that to say he is impeachable.
Scientists on scientists in the EF: I met the chap for 15 mins at a conference; he was very nice to me, I feel confident extrapolating that to say he is impeachable.
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Scientists when asked to incorporate indigenous science: See, that is very anecdotal and it is not possible to extrapolate.
Scientists on scientists in the EF: I met the chap for 15 mins at a conference; he was very nice to me, I feel confident extrapolating that to say he is impeachable.
Scientists on scientists in the EF: I met the chap for 15 mins at a conference; he was very nice to me, I feel confident extrapolating that to say he is impeachable.
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I don't think it's unfair to ask that bigger-name, tenured scientists speak out about this, rather than leaving it to early career researchers, grad students or outside writers/journalists.
February 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I don't think it's unfair to ask that bigger-name, tenured scientists speak out about this, rather than leaving it to early career researchers, grad students or outside writers/journalists.
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It’s tangential to his relationship with Epstein, but remember Jack Horner rose to fame by claim jumping Marion Brandvold. She found Egg Mountain and the baby Maiasaura, loaned them to Jack, and had to sue to get them back - returned in 2004.
Dinosaur dispute settled; bones returned to woman who found them
LIVINGSTON - The brown cardboard carton in the corner of Fred Paoli's law office has an unusual marking on its side.
www.bozemandailychronicle.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
It’s tangential to his relationship with Epstein, but remember Jack Horner rose to fame by claim jumping Marion Brandvold. She found Egg Mountain and the baby Maiasaura, loaned them to Jack, and had to sue to get them back - returned in 2004.
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What about if it’s like 500 times
February 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
What about if it’s like 500 times
The way academia is so much part of the elite should make the names in this thread and the other names less shocking... And yet...
Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
February 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
The way academia is so much part of the elite should make the names in this thread and the other names less shocking... And yet...
Some fine day the news will flash, Satan in that orange tan is asleep beneath the lawn.... What a day to wake up on.
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When that Man is Dead and Gone (1941) - Protest song against Hitler (Live Take)
YouTube video by Lizzy & the Triggermen
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January 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Some fine day the news will flash, Satan in that orange tan is asleep beneath the lawn.... What a day to wake up on.
youtu.be/XDkhzVw0yBs
youtu.be/XDkhzVw0yBs
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I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
September 16, 2023 at 10:12 PM
I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
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Reminder for all UK dual nationals:
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
January 29, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Reminder for all UK dual nationals:
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
As of the 25 Feb 2026, dual nationals will not be able to travel to the UK on their 'other' passport. If, for example, you or your dual citizen children live abroad & currently don't hold a UK passport, you need to get one (for them) in order to re-enter the UK.
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🕵️♂️ A new massive investigation on #greenwashing is out!
🛢️Oil giant Saudi Aramco supplies plastic largely made out of crude oil and labelled as “recycled” to major consumer brands touting green claims to shoppers – with EU blessing.
Read it here: voxeurop.eu/en/ghost-rec...
🛢️Oil giant Saudi Aramco supplies plastic largely made out of crude oil and labelled as “recycled” to major consumer brands touting green claims to shoppers – with EU blessing.
Read it here: voxeurop.eu/en/ghost-rec...
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 PM
🕵️♂️ A new massive investigation on #greenwashing is out!
🛢️Oil giant Saudi Aramco supplies plastic largely made out of crude oil and labelled as “recycled” to major consumer brands touting green claims to shoppers – with EU blessing.
Read it here: voxeurop.eu/en/ghost-rec...
🛢️Oil giant Saudi Aramco supplies plastic largely made out of crude oil and labelled as “recycled” to major consumer brands touting green claims to shoppers – with EU blessing.
Read it here: voxeurop.eu/en/ghost-rec...
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I'm going to print this image out and hang it on my wall because the idea that this exists should fill everyone with absolute boiling fucking rage every day.
January 27, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I'm going to print this image out and hang it on my wall because the idea that this exists should fill everyone with absolute boiling fucking rage every day.
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La tour Eiffel va honorer pour la postérité 72 femmes de science
Une commission pluridisciplinaire a remis à la maire de Paris une liste de 72 noms qui rejoindront les scientifiques, exclusivement masculins, inscrits sur la frise de la « dame de fer ». 🧪🔭
www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
Une commission pluridisciplinaire a remis à la maire de Paris une liste de 72 noms qui rejoindront les scientifiques, exclusivement masculins, inscrits sur la frise de la « dame de fer ». 🧪🔭
www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
La tour Eiffel va honorer pour la postérité 72 femmes de science
Une commission pluridisciplinaire a remis à la maire de Paris, lundi 26 janvier, une liste de 72 noms qui rejoindront les scientifiques, exclusivement masculins, inscrits sur la frise de la « dame de ...
www.lemonde.fr
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM
La tour Eiffel va honorer pour la postérité 72 femmes de science
Une commission pluridisciplinaire a remis à la maire de Paris une liste de 72 noms qui rejoindront les scientifiques, exclusivement masculins, inscrits sur la frise de la « dame de fer ». 🧪🔭
www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
Une commission pluridisciplinaire a remis à la maire de Paris une liste de 72 noms qui rejoindront les scientifiques, exclusivement masculins, inscrits sur la frise de la « dame de fer ». 🧪🔭
www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
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As a someone with a 33 year NIH-funded lab whose grant is supposed to be reviewed this week, shut NIH down if that is what's needed to end ICE terrorism. Innocent lives are more important 🧪
The Senate may choose to vote together on the DHS and LHHS bills. Thus, a filibuster on DHS may mean no funding for NIH. What my colleagues are saying:
“Shut it down, public health will understand. I’ll work without pay again.”
- anonymous NIHer
“Shut it down, public health will understand. I’ll work without pay again.”
- anonymous NIHer
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
As a someone with a 33 year NIH-funded lab whose grant is supposed to be reviewed this week, shut NIH down if that is what's needed to end ICE terrorism. Innocent lives are more important 🧪
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January 25, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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