Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...

The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been considered for hundreds if not for thousands of years,” Adam Valantinas, ...

A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone ...

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

Thanks to new research techniques published today, scientists say that "our understanding of why Mars is red has been ...

Mars is widely known for its iconic rusty red color — many people even refer to it as just the "Red Planet" — but new ...

Mars, commonly known as the Red Planet, has had its rusty hue for much longer than previously thought. The key factor in this ...

That is, iron bound up in Mars's rocks has at some point reacted with liquid water, or water and oxygen in the air, similar ...

The Red Planet, as it’s often called, has a distinct hue, and a new theory about this coloration could have implications for ...

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

For centuries, the Red Planet’s signature hue has fascinated scientists, but the real reason behind its color may be ...