New research upends theory about why Mars is red, scientists say
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.
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 Planet’. Romans named Mars for their god of war because its colour was reminiscent of blood, while Egyptians called it ‘Her Desher’, meaning ‘the red one.’ CREDIT: A.Valantinas.
Scientists Challenge Long-Held Theory on Why Mars Is Red
The Red Planet, as it’s often called, has a distinct hue, and a new theory about this coloration could have implications for our understanding of Mars' evolution.
Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer
A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet.
New Research Makes Strongest Case Yet for Why Mars Is 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.
Why is Mars Red? New Study Suggests an Answer
Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun one of its most popular nicknames — the “Red Planet.
How did Mars become the Red Planet?
New findings suggest Mars rusted early in the planet's ancient past, when liquid water was more widespread on the surface resulting in the famous red dust.
Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?
The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed, find scientists combining European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust.
What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
Mars is widely known for its iconic rusty red color — many people even refer to it as just the "Red Planet" — but new research suggests the Martian shade isn't just lovely to look at. The chemistry behind Mars' rosy hue may actually hold important information about our cosmic neighbor.
Marvels on Mars: 10 astounding topographical features of the red planet
Mars, our neighboring red planet, possesses some of the most dazzling and extreme geological features within our solar system. Here are some.
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 whether Mars was ever able to support life.
Mars was once home to ‘vacation-style’ beaches and bodies of water: study
Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...
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We May Have Been Wrong About Why Mars Is Red
Its ruddy complexion is the defining characteristic of Mars, the idiosyncrasy that marks it out from all the other planets of ...
Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'
China's Mars rover discovered evidence of an ancient Red Planet beach. Here's why scientists are excited about this.