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

Results from a new study show that the water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite may be the main pigment behind Mars’ reddish dust ...

For centuries, Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike with its striking red hue. Early astronomers speculated ...

Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, has long intrigued scientists due to its striking rusty hue. Previously, ...

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

Mars, the “Red Planet,” has fascinated scientists for centuries. A new study suggests that its red colour comes from ...

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

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

Large parts of the surface of Mars are colored red. New findings about the origin of the color provide an insight into the ...

The colour of Mars has been hotly debated over the years, as has whether there has ever been life on the planet ...

For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...

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