Life on Mars? New Brown University research offers theory for why Earth’s neighbor is red.
Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the study.
Study uncovers source of Mars' redness — a key indicator the planet (maybe) once had life
A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals that Mars is red for very much the same reason it may have once been home to life — namely, that it was a wet planet. This is in line with research from last year that detailed how Mars was covered in bodies of water in its distant past.
Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.
New research suggests real reason Mars is red — and it could change the way we think about the planet forever
A new study may have revealed the true source behind how the Red Planet got its hue. It’s been long thought that Mars shines red due to the rusted iron minerals within the dust that covers the planet — but a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications suggests otherwise.
Why is Mars red? Scientists think they figured it out
Mars’s red dust may contain ferrihydrite, an iron mineral that forms in water. This suggests ancient Mars had water for longer than believed.
Stunning Mars photos that reveal the Red Planet like never before
Explore the beautiful landscapes of our neighboring planet by browsing through this gallery of breathtaking images. Click through to get started.
Why is Mars red? This answer reinforces the idea of Martian life 🟠
Mars, the red planet, owes its iconic color to a very specific chemical process. But new research suggests that this rusty hue hides a more complex history than previously thought. For
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Did Mars once host life? We finally know where to look
Scientists found fossil-like traces in gypsum, suggesting ancient microbial life may have existed on Mars billions of years ago.
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NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon
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Rare photo said to capture all planets including Earth at once — for the first time ever: ‘Very tricky’
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Mars’ Lost Ocean? Stunning New Evidence Found Beneath the Surface
Mars may have once had a vast, ice-free ocean, according to new evidence from China’s Zhurong rover. Using ground-penetrating ...
Mars's northern ice cap is surprisingly young, planetary scientists find
If you've ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps. The northern one is made ...
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Chinese scientists developing Mars drone that can roll and fly across Red Planet (video)
Seen as showing promising potential in future Mars science work, the UAV can take off at any time, traverse obstacles, and ...
Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth
Earth may now be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system , but 3 billion years ago, it may have been Mars that ...
Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about ...
Mars once possibly featured ‘vacation-style’ beaches, bodies of water perfect for sun-loving Martians: study
Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...
Mars time machine: Researchers create virtual model to decode red planet's climate evolution
Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars's climatic history and help to ...