Ayesha Rascoe interviews Manoush Zomorodi about her visit to the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum in New Jersey. Manoush recounts her tour with paleontologist Ken Lacovara, detailing the discovery of a 66-million-year-old bone bed that documents the day the asteroid hit Earth, causing the fifth extinction. They discuss the latest research on the events of that day, including the magnitude of the earthquake and the rapid rise in global temperatures. Manoush shares an excerpt from her episode featuring Ken Lacovara, who explains the significance of the site and its potential to help people understand and protect the planet. Manoush also describes finding a 66-million-year-old fossil sponge during her visit, emphasizing the profound connection to time and history she experienced.
