Science on Tap: Dr. Tyler Lyson from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (featured in the 2019 PBS Nova episode 'Rise of the Mammals') will present his team's latest early mammal fossil discoveries from the Corral Bluffs site east of Colorado Springs helping to solve the mystery of what happened after the great dinosaur extinction. ​ Sixty-six million years ago, a ​6-mile-wide asteroid slammed into Earth and caused the extinction of more than 75% of life on Earth, including the dinosaurs.

This was the single worst day for life on Earth.  How and when life rebounded in the aftermath of the extinction has been shrouded in mystery due to a poor fossil record.  An extraordinary new discovery at Corral Bluffs preserves a remarkably complete fossil record with entire fossil mammals, turtles, crocodiles, and plants and paints a vivid picture of how life rebounded after Earth’s darkest hour.

Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.  Presenters begin at 6:30 p.m. and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 p.m.  A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology.  From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.  More info at https://www.coolscience.org/science-on-tap.html