By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.

A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about ...

Thanks to new research techniques published today, scientists say that "our understanding of why Mars is red has been ...

Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...

The Red Planet, as it’s often called, has a distinct hue, and a new theory about this coloration could have implications for ...

Mars – dusty, dry, and desert-clad – was once so rich in water it had not just lakes, but oceans, according to a new study.

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a ...

Experimental research conducted by an international team argues that the reason Mars is red is due to a water-rich mineral known as ferrihydrite.

A new study has found evidence that Mars's red color may not be caused by the mechanism scientists once thought. The ...

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, ...

Mars has been red for millions of years longer than previously thought, suggests new research. The study has "transformed" ...