Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...
By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.
Experimental research conducted by an international team argues that the reason Mars is red is due to a water-rich mineral known as ferrihydrite.
What can Mars’ red hue that’s been observed for thousands of years teach us about when water existed on its surface ...
Its ruddy complexion is the defining characteristic of Mars, the idiosyncrasy that marks it out from all the other planets of ...
Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...
Mars has been red for millions of years longer than previously thought, suggests new research. The study has "transformed" ...
Mars – dusty, dry, and desert-clad – was once so rich in water it had not just lakes, but oceans, according to a new study.