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Human Evolution Triggered by Chicxulub Impact

Image of Gareth Collins on PBS NOVA series Ancient Earth

PBS NOVA Program “Ancient Earth: Humans” discusses the asteroid impact 66 million years ago which ended the era of dinosaurs, allowing for the evolution of mammals. Barringer Medalist Gareth Collins describes the Chicxulub impact’s massive destruction, as well as our species present day successful DART mission to redirect asteroids which may threaten earth!