Dinosaur-era sea lizard had teeth like a shark

New study identifies a bizarre new species suggesting that giant marine lizards thrived before the asteroid wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Latest research news from Bath.
New study identifies a bizarre new species suggesting that giant marine lizards thrived before the asteroid wiped them out 66 million years ago.
Research news and press releases from Bath.
The landmark World Health Organization publication will lead to a revolutionary shift in how paediatric pain is managed around the world.
A study based on responses of doctors in frontline healthcare across the UK and Ireland highlights the mental health toll COVID-19 has placed on them.
Scientists from Bath's Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies have made a sustainable polymer using the second most abundant sugar in nature, xylose.
Researchers from the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) are part of a project to enable mixtures of plastics to be recycled together.
Enormous potential of digital medicine must not mean flaws are overlooked
Visiting Professor Joanna Bryson has co-authored a study showing why rebuilding trust in societies can be so challenging.
Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.
Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
We’ve developed assessment and strengthening techniques for ageing concrete bridges and structures. Our guidance is used by consulting engineers worldwide.
Research by Professor Ian Colville is key to organisations navigating crises, including the Wilshire Police Service in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings.
Dr Yasin Rofcanin is exploring the links between employee wellbeing and organisational productivity
Professor Adam Joinson’s research explores why people fall for cyberattacks, and helps develop training to prevent it.
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Paula Kover, from The Milner Centre for Evolution, explains animal species to Finlay, age four.
Matthew Wills, Professor of Evolutionary Palaeobiology at the Milner Centre for Evolution, explains why some animals formed wings.
Dr Nick Longrich from Dept of Biology and Biochemistry writes in The Conversation.
Dr Asel Sartbaeva and Dr Aswin Doekhie from Dept of Chemistry write in The Conversation.
Dr Andrew Preston, Reader in Biology and Biochemistry, on a swine flu virus circulating in China with the potential for pandemic spread.
Modern Homo sapiens first evolved 250,000 to 350,000 years ago, but first civilisations only appeared 6,400 years ago.
Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.
We're looking for volunteers to take part in research to help us identify strategies for improving sleep.
We're looking for parents and carers of children aged 6 - 16 years old to complete an online survey about how the lockdown is affecting them and their children
We need volunteers to help us show that exercise can improve vitamin D levels and overall health, and that we don’t need to lose weight to get these benefits.
This study will explore whether an immersive virtual reality environment can recreate the feelings of a young child in mothers.
We are looking for people to help us with two new projects about knee pain and osteoarthritis
We are looking for people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but do not recall the trauma's cause.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Jim Al-Khalili explores where does theoretical physics stand at the end of the second decade of the 21st century, what we know & what we have yet to figure out.
Part of the 2020 - 2021 Minerva Series.
Part of the 2020 - 2021 Minerva Series.
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.
Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones talks about her research, her motivations for doing it and the wider work of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy.
Listen to Dr Thomas Curran discuss perfectionism for TEDMED. He highlights how it develops and its impact on mental health.
Dr Ana Dinerstein (Department of Social & Policy Sciences) speaks about the success of her book and the movement for change it’s inspiring around the world.
Find out about the ESRC-funded project, led by Professor Julie Barnett in our Department of Psychology working with partners around the UK.
Listen to Cathryn Mitchell, Academic Director of the Doctoral College & Professor, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, on the Analysis programme on Radio 4.
Read the latest published papers from our academics and find out more about the research facilities we have and how you can use them.
Explore research from academics at Bath in our Pure research portal.
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.
Our policies and procedures on how we carry out ethically responsible research.
What you need to do as part of your research project to make sure your research complies with our ethical principles.
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.