By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.

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

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 ...

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

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, ...

A new study has found evidence that Mars's red color may not be caused by the mechanism scientists once thought. The ...

Mars has been red for millions of years longer than previously thought, suggests new research. The study has "transformed" ...

In a shocking twist, new data from a NASA spacecraft has 'transformed' scientists' understanding of the planet, its dusty ...

Mars may once have held enough water to fill oceans and form coastlines. The planet’s red dust contains water and likely formed in cold conditions.