Mars Shaped Earth’s Ice Ages?! Scientists Reveal a Shocking Climate Link Did you know Mars helped shape Earth’s ice ages? New research from scientists at the University of California, Riverside reveals that tiny gravitational tugs from Mars subtly altered Earth’s orbit and axial tilt over millions of years. These small changes influenced Milankovitch cycles, which control how much sunlight Earth receives — driving the advance and retreat of glaciers and shaping long-term climate patterns. Using