Scientists studying Jurassic rocks in China found that cyclical changes in Earth's orbit affected not only the climate, but also the development of shale oil reserves.

Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through space.

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

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Why did the ice ages occur? If you need a scapegoat, a new study by Stephen Kane of UC Riverside suggests pointing the finger ...

Despite the winter solstice being the shortest day, the sun has been rising later in the weeks following it. This phenomenon is due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and axial tilt, which causes a ...

Ohio has seen a lot of winter weather. When does spring start? When is daylight savings time? Here's what we know about ...

You're not imaging it. The sun has been rising later in Illinois following the winter solstice. But the days aren't getting shorter. Here's why.

Each year, Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in early January, a moment called perihelion. In 2026, this occurred on ...

The 21st century is featuring a second space age that is increasingly private.

There are four CubeSats on board the Artemis II rocket, made by foreign space organizations that are part of the Artemis ...

Earth’s slow axial wobbles—known as precession cycles—do not just shape long-term climate trends. A new study led by researchers from China, Belgium, and Austria shows that these orbital motions can ...