Despite its small size, Mars seems to have a huge impact on the orbital cycles that govern Earth’s climate, especially those ...

A pull in the right direction ...

Mars’s gravity shapes ice ages on Earth, new research finds - 'Without Mars, Earth’s orbit would be missing major climate ...

Have you ever wondered why Earth goes through massive climate swings, from freezing ice ages to warmer periods like today?

Climate can change fast, even when the planet looks stable. Earth has flipped into new patterns within decades in the past.

Researchers find that shifts in Earth’s orbit can trigger abrupt climate changes, even in warm periods without ice sheets.

At half the size of Earth and one-tenth its mass, Mars is a featherweight as far as planets go. Yet new research reveals the extent to which Mars is quietly tugging on Earth's orbit and shaping the ...

Floods and droughts across the globe are moving in sync, and a powerful Pacific climate cycle is pulling the strings.

New simulations show red planet affects Milankovitch cycles that shape how solar energy is distributed on Earth over millions ...

Climate change is usually associated with changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide, but our planet's surface also plays a major ...

Researchers discovered Mars subtly affects Earth’s orbit and axial tilt. These small changes help trigger ice ages and ...

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods ...