Earth’s ice ages have long been blamed on subtle wobbles in our own orbit, but new research suggests a distant accomplice is ...

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 ...

This doesn’t mean Mars causes ice ages on its own. Orbital cycles are only part of the picture. Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, ...

"Without Mars, Earth's orbit would be missing major climate cycles. What would humans and other animals even look like if Mars weren't there?" ...

The earth (and humanity) would be very different without our smaller red neighbor. In A Nutshell Computer simulations show that without Mars, a key 2.4-million-year climate cycle that helps pace Earth ...

On Earth, knowing the time feels simple. Your phone pings the same second as a GPS satellite and an atomic clock in a lab. Everything is wired together so well that you rarely think about the ...

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

The Perseverance rover is continuing its mission to find clues about the geological past of Mars. The rover’s main goals are ...

For anyone curious about what it's like to stand on another planet, Earth offers a few convincing previews. Mars may be 140 ...

Scientists propose using ice as a building material for Mars habitats, offering protection from radiation while allowing ...