A new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, was identified by University of Bristol palaeontologists from a fossil found in 1899 in Penarth, South Wales.
Using modern digital scanning, students created a 3D reconstruction of the fossilized jawbone, revealing it as a large predatory theropod from the Triassic period.
Named after Isaac Newton for its distinctiveness, the dinosaur’s 60cm jawbone suggests a 5-7m body length.
The discovery, made possible by photogrammetry, confirms unique dental features.
Curator Cindy Howells notes the potential for more finds in Wales’ rare Triassic beds, highlighting the value of historical specimens in modern research.
2025-09-12 19:21:00
A new AI-powered tool from the University of Bristol predicts flood risks with high accuracy, aiding UK emergency planning.
2025-09-13 12:32:00
Life-size carvings of camels and gazelles unearthed in the desert suggest human habitation 2,000 years earlier than thought.
2025-10-02 11:25:00
Scientists develop ground-breaking method to detect tiny protein clusters in the brain believed to trigger Parkinson's disease.
2025-10-02 10:23:00
NASA’s Europa Clipper launches to explore Jupiter’s icy moon for signs of habitability and a subsurface ocean.
2025-10-01 23:37:00
A 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt uncovers mummified cats, scarabs, and statues, shedding light on ancient burial practices.
2025-10-01 19:09:00
Biologists find ancient human genetic code for hands also encoded another body part.
2025-09-21 16:11:00
UK's August 2025 space report shows lower collision risks, 34 maneuvers.
2025-09-20 17:18:00
A roundup of the latest science and technology news, including a new satellite launch, an update on AI in the workplace, and a breakthrough in medical research.
2025-09-19 11:41:00
NASA's Venus probe detects phosphine, hinting at microbial life in the atmosphere.
2025-09-16 21:40:00
UK Space Agency announces Mars rover mission for 2028, partnering with ESA.
2025-09-15 19:19:00
A new study has found that a baby's cries of pain produce an automatic emotional response in adults, as evidenced by a change in their facial temperature.
2025-09-11 21:22:00
A new study has found that a baby's cries of pain produce an automatic emotional response in adults, as evidenced by a change in their facial temperature.
2025-09-11 20:45:00
A new study shows that parents, regardless of gender, respond automatically to non-linear-phonics (NLP) in a baby's cry, which signals real pain.
2025-09-11 18:49:00
The CALM program educates 9,000 Reading students on pollution.
2025-09-10 17:50:00
The CALM program educates thousands of Reading schoolchildren on air quality.
2025-09-10 10:03:00
Reading’s CALM program educates 9,000 students on air quality.
2025-09-09 11:58:00
The CALM program reaches 9,000 Reading students with air quality education.
2025-09-09 11:19:00
The CALM program educated 9,000 pupils on air pollution in Reading.
2025-09-08 13:10:00
A new Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in slowing cognitive decline in early trials.
2025-09-04 20:21:00