Astrophysicist explains why dinosaurs died when crocodiles survived

Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi breaks down a new study that suggests how the dust from the asteroid that hit Earth blocked the sun to an extent that plants were unable to photosynthesize, a biological process critical for life, for almost two years afterward. #CNN #News

[sharathsh]

I met Prof. Hakeem when he came to give a lecture at our university a few years ago. He's exactly like this. Very passionate and very smart.

[GabGotti]

We need more content like this on the news.

[GalactusOG]

No BS, This is actually the most fascinating subject and information I have seen on any major channel like this in a very long time. I love this video and hope to see more like this!

[whh]

A black Astrophysicist speaking to a black journalist about dinosaurs going extinct feels like I'm watching Wakanda Nightly News 😅 I love it ♥️🖤💚

[eat_ze_bugs]

Been seeing this guy on TV for a long time. Good to see he's getting some coverage from bigger media channels.

[patrickpet]

FINALLY! An Astrophysicist on tv other than NDT...

[sumuqh]

Woman opened this segment as if it was dinosaurs’ death anniversary 😂

[moceri]

As humans we are very good at being reactive not being proactive.

[triple_sec]

Really enjoyed listening to this astrophysicist. 💚

[joonzville]

Oluseyi! He’s been on the series How the Universe Works on the Science Channel for a number of years and he’s funny and knowledgeable and quite the character (he helped take apart a car in one episode). Glad to see him getting some media attention.

[onii]

This guy can generate a lot of electricity with his head while talking.

[craigcarlson]

“…We could be a bit more mindful…” well said.

[anastasiabeaverhausen]

I've been enjoying this astrophysicist in many of Nova's programs on PBS the past few yrs.

[milleezy]

It’s crazy too me that people didn’t know this already. I thought this was common knowledge. I learned this in elementary school. I guess the education really is different in different parts of the country.

[fredmidtgaard]

When the volcano Krakatoa erupted in Indonesia in 1883, there was an eerie darkened sky in Norway, influencing artist Edward Munch to paint his famous picture "The Scream"! Halfway around the globe, the sky was darkened by millions of tons of dust from the eruption. And this made people afraid of the fate of the world.

[donnaleduc]

People should watch Last Days of the Dinosaurs. It explains this theory so well

[jasonkowens]

I love the explanation but he wasn’t anywhere near animated enough for me tho 😂 this man has the passion of the science

[BenjiClips]

According to American history. They didn’t start digging for dino fossils until the mid 1800’s..

[robbieclark]

Humanities teacher here. This is brilliant and brilliantly communicated. Can't wait to show my students here in the south of Spain. Kudos all!

[signalfire]

Waiting for someone to ask why didn't the scientists figure this out 65 million years ago.