The earth (and humanity) would be very different without our smaller red neighbor. In A Nutshell Computer simulations show ...

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 ...

How does Mars influence Earth’s climate cycles? This is what a recent study published in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific | Space ...

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

While Mars doesn't directly control Earth's climate, its gravity subtly influences our planet's orbit and tilt over vast timescales. These predictable ...

Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences. Here's everything you need to know about these "points of no ...

Marine “snow”? Yes, marine “snow,” but not the kind of snow we get here in the North Country. According to NOAA — the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration: “As plants and animals near ...

For many years, scientists believed rising CO₂ levels would help Earth’s plants significantly slow climate change. As carbon ...