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High school teacher uncovers first adult T. rex trackway in North Dakota
science21 days ago

High school teacher uncovers first adult T. rex trackway in North Dakota

A North Dakota high school science teacher on a fossil dig discovered four massive three-toed footprints forming a 23-foot trackway in the Hell Creek Formation, dating to about 66.5 million years ago. Researchers conclude the prints are likely from an adult Tyrannosaurus rex, providing rare movement data beyond what bones can reveal. The finds were documented with high‑resolution 3D scans, and three footprints are slated for recovery and transport to Denver for further study, helping researchers infer the predator’s gait and pace (roughly 1.5–2 m/s, about 3.4–4.5 mph).

via The Times of India|
#3d-scanning#hell-creek-formation#paleontology
First Adult T. rex Trackway Shows How Fast the Giant Walked
science26 days ago

First Adult T. rex Trackway Shows How Fast the Giant Walked

Paleontologists in the badlands of southwestern North Dakota near Marmarth uncovered a four-footprint trackway dated about 66.5 million years ago, marking the first known set of footprints from an adult T. rex. Each print is roughly 3 feet long with about a 13-foot stride, suggesting the dinosaur walked at roughly 3.5–4.5 mph rather than ran; researchers used high‑resolution 3D scanning to study and replicate the tracks without disturbing the site, and three of the four footprints will later be moved to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for preservation.

via NDTV|
#3d-scanning#dinosaur-footprints#north-dakota
Tiny Bite Marks Reveal Tyrannosaurs as Opportunistic Scavengers, Not Just Hunters
science5 months ago

Tiny Bite Marks Reveal Tyrannosaurs as Opportunistic Scavengers, Not Just Hunters

A 75-million-year-old tyrannosaur foot bone bears 16 bite marks analyzed with 3D scanning and digital modeling, showing a smaller tyrannosaur fed on the larger relative. The study, led by Josephine Nielsen and published in Evolving Earth, suggests tyrannosaurs were opportunistic scavengers and even cannibalistic under certain conditions, challenging the long-held view of them as sole apex predators.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#3d-scanning#cannibalism#paleontology
New Dinosaur Species Discovered from Fossil Analysis
science1 year ago

New Dinosaur Species Discovered from Fossil Analysis

Paleontologists from the University of Bristol used modern 3D digital scanning techniques to identify a new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, from a fossil found in 1899 in South Wales. The discovery reveals it was a large, carnivorous theropod that lived during the Triassic period, highlighting the importance of historical specimens and advanced technology in paleontology.

via BBC|
#3d-scanning#dinosaur#fossil
"500-year-old 'Ice Maiden' emerges from frozen slumber, unveiling her face"
archaeology2 years ago

"500-year-old 'Ice Maiden' emerges from frozen slumber, unveiling her face"

Archaeologists have used 3D scanning techniques and scientific analysis to recreate the face of the "Ice Maiden," a mummified Inca teenager sacrificed and left near the summit of a dormant volcano in the Peruvian Andes about 500 years ago. The well-preserved remains were discovered by archaeologist Dr. Johan Reinhard, and the reconstruction is part of a new exhibit at the Andean Sanctuaries Museum in Peru. In other news, the Lucy mission, designed to study Trojan asteroids, had its first close look at an asteroid and discovered it was actually a pair of space rocks. The critically endangered akikiki bird species native to Hawaii is facing extinction due to global warming, and conservationists are taking measures to protect them. New research suggests that starfish are "just a head crawling along the seafloor," and the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen details within the Crab Nebula and captured other intriguing features in the cosmos.

via CNN|
#3d-scanning#andes#archaeologists
Compact and Affordable LiDAR Breakthrough: No Moving Parts
technology3 years ago

Compact and Affordable LiDAR Breakthrough: No Moving Parts

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a laser on a chip that uses acoustic waves to bend the laser, eliminating the need for moving parts in LiDAR systems. The resulting integrated circuit (IC) can image objects over 100 feet away and has potential applications in 3D scanning and drones. The system's efficiency currently stands at 5%, but the team aims to achieve 50% efficiency to make it practical for autonomous cars.

via Hackaday|
#3d-scanning#acoustic-waves#laser-on-a-chip
Unprecedented 3D Scans Reveal Titanic Wreck in Stunning Detail.
science-and-technology3 years ago

Unprecedented 3D Scans Reveal Titanic Wreck in Stunning Detail.

A massive underwater 3D scanning project led by British deep-sea mapping company Magellan has revealed a “digital twin” of the Titanic shipwreck with stunning features of the wreckage some 3,800 meters deep in the north Atlantic Ocean. The scans that followed meant the ship could then be mapped in “extraordinary detail,” according to the company. The images released do not show any evidence of the over 1,500 lives lost in the disaster. Magellan is now working with media company Atlantic Productions to make a documentary about the project.

via The Washington Post|
#3d-scanning#deep-sea-mapping#documentary