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Dinosaur fossils have been dug up across the world, but one of the newest discoveries involves a ferocious creature with a familiar name that left its teeth behind in coastal England. Researchers recently unearthed fossil evidence denoting the presence of Tyrannosaurs in the Bexhill-on-Sea region of East Sussex, along the southern coast of England.A December 2024 study published in Papers in Paleontology details the process leading researchers to determine that a slew of dinosaur predators stomped along the Bexhill-on-Sea region around 135 million years ago.Theropods Along the CoastWith the help of a local retired quarryman who collected numerous specimens from Ashdown Brickworks the site containing the fossilized dinosaur teeth examined in the study researchers determined the presence of Tyrannosaurus, along with spinosaurs and members of the Velociraptor family. These dinosaurs are all classified as theropods, which were mostly carnivorous.Theropods, according to the researchers, are rare in the Cretaceous sediments of southern England, making the Bexhill-at-Sea dinosaurs noteworthy. Normally, paleontologists have their sights set on the Isle of Wight, a small island on the English Channel that has turned out to be a treasure trove of fossils more than 20 types of Early Cretaceous dinosaurs have been found on the island, plus fossils of other prehistoric animals and even tools from prehistoric humans.The Significance of Theropod TeethThe new dinosaur discoveries can be attributed to collections of theropod teeth found in sediment. Studies involving these prehistoric creatures often rely on teeth above all else; a durable enamel coating helps teeth fossilize reliably, although enamel thickness differs among dinosaur species.Dinosaur teeth are tough fossils and are usually preserved more frequently than bone. For that reason, theyre often crucial when we want to reconstruct the diversity of an ecosystem, said Chris Barker, visiting researcher at the University of Southampton and lead author of the study, in a statement. Theropod teeth can vary in terms of their size, shape, and the serrated edges that helped them tear prey apart.Assigning isolated teeth to theropod groups can be challenging, especially as many features evolve independently amongst different lineages. This is why we employed various methods to help refine our findings, leading to more confident classifications, said Lucy Handford, a co-author of the study and a PhD candidate at the University of York, in the statement.Fossil LocationThe tyrannosaur teeth in the Ashdown Brickworks turned out to be fortuitous find, as researchers say the dinosaur group hadnt previously been identified in sediments of this age and region. These fossils originated from the Valanginian period (139.8 million years to 132.9 million years ago) during the Early Cretaceous. The Ashdown Brickworks is part of the Wadhurst Clay Formation, a Valanginian Age portion of the larger Wealden Group of rock strata along southern England.Southern England has an exceptionally good record of Cretaceous dinosaurs, and various sediment layers here are globally unique in terms of geological age and the fossils they contain, said Darren Naish, a co-author of the study, in the statement.Tyrannosaur RelativesAlthough the Tyrannosaurs at Bexhill-on-Sea were formidable predators, likely hunting smaller dinosaurs and other reptiles in the floodplain habitat, they didnt possess the same colossal stature as their relative, Tyrannosaurus rex. Based on analysis of the fossils, they would have been a third of the size of a T. rex.Previous evidence has established that T. rex lived in western North America, with fossils found in U.S., states like Montana and South Dakota and Canadian provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan. Many T. rex relatives also once roamed Asia, in northern China and Mongolia.The specimens found in the Wadhurst Clay Formation older than those from the Isle of Wight represent an important step in paleontology centered around southern England. Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before. Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:University of Alberta. What do dinosaurs & dentistry have in common?Jack Knudson is an assistant editor at Discover with a strong interest in environmental science and history. Before joining Discover in 2023, he studied journalism at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University and previously interned at Recycling Today magazine.

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Stargazing as Quadrantids meteor showers peak, at Pigeon Point Light Station in Pescadero, California, on January 4, 2024. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesShareJanuary 3Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted PeakJanuary 10Planet Parade BeginsJanuary 13Full Wolf MoonJanuary 16Mars at OppositionA new year means its time for a new cosmic calendar! While the lack of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere can really suck out all of our energy, more darkness means opportunities to look at the night sky and wonder. The bitter cold air in the winter is also less hazy than it is during the summer, so stars and planets like Mars can be easier to spotas long as there isnt a ton of cloud cover. Here are some cosmic events to look for as we ring in 2025. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.January 3 Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted PeakTechnically the first meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids typically begins in the middle of November of the preceding year. This year, it is predicted to peak in the early morning hours on January 3 and will wrap up by the end of the month. According to Earth Sky, it is one of four annual meteor showers with a sharp peek.The Quadrantids can produce over 100 meteors per hour under a dark sky without a bright moon. It is also known for producing the occasional fireball. According to NASA, fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak. This is due to the fact that fireballs originate from larger particles of material. Fireballs are also brighter, with magnitudes brighter than -3.On January 3, looking for shooting stars just before dawn local time wherever you are will be the best bet for stargazing. The moon is not expected to interfere with this years Quadrantids, but cloud cover still could get in the way.January 10 Planet Parade Begins2025 opens with the chance to spot upwards of six planets together in the night sky. According to the Farmers Almanac, starting around January, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn will form an arc in the evening sky. By the end of February, Mercury will replace Saturn.Skygazers can look south and scan the sky from left to right (or east to west) for a look at each planet. According to Hunter Miller, an astronomy educator with the Adler Planetarium, the optimal time to try and spot all of the planets at once will be between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time.The optimal timing and location of the planets in the sky will vary slightly throughout the month, so I recommend utilizing a sky observing app like Stellarium to know exactly where to look from your location at any given time, Miller told NBC Chicago.The planet parade will continue through February. For the best days to see which plants, consult the Farmers Almanac. If you are really keen to spot these planets in all their glory, a backyard telescope will also really help.January 13 Full Wolf MoonThis years first full moon will reach its peak illumination on January 13 at 5:27 p.m. EST. If peak illumination occurs during daylight hours where you are located, the moon will still be bright and visible in the northeastern horizon after sunset.This moon is called the Wolf Moon, which is believed to have Celtic and Old English roots. It references the hungry packs of wolves that prowl during the winter months in some countries. Additional names for Januarys full moon include the Great Spirit Moon or Gichimanidoo-giizis in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), the Winter Moon or Ukiuq in Inupiat, and Someones Ears are Freezing Moon or Teyakohuhtyaks in Oneida.January 16 Mars at OppositionOn January 16, the red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth. Since its face will be fully illuminated by the sun, Mars will be brighter than it will be at any other time this year. According to SeaSky, this is the best time to view and photograph Mars. Additionally, a medium-sized telescope will also help skygazers see some of the dark details on the Mars orange surface. To spot it, look towards the eastern sky later in the evening.The same general skygazing rules are key this month: Go to a dark spot away from the bright lights of a city or town and let your eyes adjust to the darkness for about a half an hour.

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The new year has begun and though the final season of My Hero Academia is ten months away, there is another story to be told, one whose anime adaptation fans have expected for a while now. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a prequel series about - as the title suggests - vigilantes operating outside the system and its director alone is cause for excitement.

After a wait that felt like forever, Ghost of Tsushima's sequel, Ghost of Yotei, has finally been revealed and is closer now than it has ever been before. 2025 is already a massive year for gaming, with big titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds launching, but now that Ghost of Yotei has been confirmed to be released sometime this year, it's an even greater time to be alive.