A DINOSAUR fossil "treasure trove" containing more than 85 footprints has been discovered in the UK. Researchers found fossils belonging to at least seven different different dinosaur species along the East Sussex seafront. The stunning find has been described as the most "diverse and detailed collection" of trace fossils found from the Cretaceous Period in the UK to date. Footprints were uncovered by University of Cambridge researchers between 2014 and 2018, thanks to periods of coastal erosion along cliffs near Hastings. The footprints range in size from 2cm to 60cm across, according to a study published in the journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. And they're so well-preserved that you can easily see fine details of skin, scales and claws. The footprints date back to the Lower Cretaceous age, which was between 145million and 100million years ago. Scientists believe that they've found prints from Iguanodon, Ankylosaurus, a species of stegosaur, and … [Read more...] about Dinosaur ‘treasure trove’ found in Sussex with footprints half a METRE wide showing ‘skin, scales and claws’ from 145million years ago
Kingdom Hearts III full game leaks ‘after discs swiped from production plant’
MORE than a month before the launch of the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts III, at least full copies of the game have leaked and been put up for sale on Facebook. The since-deleted listing had the games for sale at $100 (£79) from North Carolina, United States. The game's director, Tetsuya Nomura, posted a plea on Twitter for fans to not share any spoiler videos or similar while acknowledging the leak, and saying they are "aware as to how this all happened". He also said that the versions currently on disc didn't include some of the game's most sensitive content, assuring them that the "secret movie" as well as the game's epilogue, were always planned to be added via a patch to ensure they couldn't possibly leak early. It was reported on Twitter that the leak had come via a production facility in North Carolina, and that the ne'er-do-well who had spirited copies out of the plant had managed to sell 10 copies before the listing was removed. Kingdom Hearts 3 launches January … [Read more...] about Kingdom Hearts III full game leaks ‘after discs swiped from production plant’
Epic Games releases Subnautica for free as it takes aim at Steam – but you’ve got to be quick
YOU probably haven't heard of Subnautica, an underwater survival game that came out in January, much less played it. That's a shame, because it's one of the best and most creative games to come out this year with unique mechanics, amazing atmosphere and an engaging story. Thankfully, you can correct your oversight right now, for nothing, thanks to Epic Games. Subnautica, normally £19.49, is available for free from Epic's new PC games store from now until Christmas Day as the Fortnite maker tries to pull gamers into its new store. Subnautica is developed by Unknown Worlds, and is a first-person survival game set in the oceans of a mysterious alien planet. You scavenge for resources first to survive, and then to help you explore further through oceans teeming with life that ranges from tiny fish to enormous and sometimes deadly creatures. dead good deal Where to buy Red Dead Redemption 2 the cheapest before Christmas 2018 Hot DealsBATTLE BOX Fortnite fan in your life? Here are the … [Read more...] about Epic Games releases Subnautica for free as it takes aim at Steam – but you’ve got to be quick
How search for Titanic was cover for a ‘top secret’ US Navy mission to locate sunken nuclear subs
THE MYSTERY of the Titanic just grew deeper, as a former US Navy officer reveals the ship's discovery was actually part of a secret Cold War operation. The hunt for the "unsinkable" British passenger liner – which famously sank in 1912 – was used as a cover for a mission to find lost nuclear submarines. That's according to retired US Navy officer Robert Ballard, who successfully led an underwater expedition to locate the sunken ship in 1985. Speaking to CNN and CBS about the now-declassified events, Ballard revealed that his expedition was part of a covert US military operation. Ballard was tasked with finding the USS Thresh and USS Scorpion, two nuclear subs that sank in the 1960s. And the hunt for the Titanic was the perfect front: "They did not want the world to know that, so I had to have a cover story," he explained. It wasn't a complete conspiracy, however. Ballard did actually want to find the Titanic, but couldn't get funding for the expensive expedition. … [Read more...] about How search for Titanic was cover for a ‘top secret’ US Navy mission to locate sunken nuclear subs
Netflix ‘should be ASHAMED of itself’ over ‘obnoxious’ scene replay feature, say furious users
IN A quest to provide the best user experience possible, Netflix likes to experiment on its users — but the company’s latest effort has not gone down well. The streaming giant will often trial new features on a small segment of its subscriber base to gauge the response, or push out different looking displays on the user interface to see what people are more inclined to engage with. The company’s latest idea gives viewers the chance to easily re-watch a crucial scene in a movie. It’s kind of like instant replay during a sports broadcast but instead of watching someone make a game-changing play in slow motion, you’re watching Jennifer Aniston deliver a bombshell plot twist again. At important moments in the film, viewers were met with a small box in the bottom right of the screen which said “Watch That Scene Again”. Entertainment journalist Scott Renshaw chided Netflix, saying the company “should be ashamed” of the pop up prompt. … [Read more...] about Netflix ‘should be ASHAMED of itself’ over ‘obnoxious’ scene replay feature, say furious users