From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the results of ancient volcanic eruptions that caused a warming effect on the Earth and possibly caused the death of certain species.

From ABC News in Science, Alister Doyle's article discusses scientific research behind the study of the sun's energy output and whether or not it has affected climate on the Earth.

From ABC News in Science, this article discusses scientific research connected to the rise in sea level because of fast-moving glaciers in the Antarctic.

From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article deals with social behavior of dogs and current research suggesting that they gravitate toward "winners." When they observe other animals or animal-human interaction, they go towards the...

From ABC News in Science, this article discusses climate change research which suggests that the worldwide issue of melting glaciers is a clear sign of changing climate conditions.

The first meteorite fossil discovered in this period when tests can be run on it, was found at Chicxulub in Northeastern Yucatan, Mexico. Scientists believe it is part of the meteorite which made the dinosaurs extinct.