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.

Colonizing Mars has shifted from the realm of science fiction literature to a real possibility. Thanks to the efforts of companies like SpaceX, ICON, and NASA, technologies that enable the ...

With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.