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 ...
Why is Mars red? Our old understanding might be wrong.
Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...
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 ...
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Water, Oxygen, and Iron Are What Made Planet Mars Red All Over
A new study conducted using existing data on Mars points to ferrihydrite, a substance that forms in the presence of water, ...
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This Mineral Is What Makes Mars Red — And It Shows the Planet Was Once Cold and Wet
For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...
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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 ...
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 ...