How Mars ‘punches above its weight’ to influence Earth’s climate "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?" Astrobitica January 15, 2026 (Last updated: January 15, 2026) 1 minute read “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?” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Parsons buys Altamira for $375 million to expand space and intelligence portfolioNext: How Dark Asteroids Die