Mars, red planet

Study uncovers source of Mars' redness — a key indicator the planet (maybe) once had life
The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while ​​the Egyptians called it "Her Desher," meaning "the red one." The planet didn’t get such a distinctive,
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 study.
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, oxygen, and iron, giving Mars its red
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’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.
New research suggests real reason Mars is red — and it could change the way we think about the planet forever
A new study may have revealed the true source behind how the Red Planet got its hue. It’s been long thought that Mars shines red due to the rusted iron minerals within the dust that covers the planet — but a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications suggests otherwise.
Stunning Mars photos that reveal the Red Planet like never before
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Why is Mars red? This answer reinforces the idea of Martian life 🟠
Mars, the red planet, owes its iconic color to a very specific chemical process. But new research suggests that this rusty hue hides a more complex history than previously thought. For

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Why is Mars red? Scientists think they figured it out
Mars’s red dust may contain ferrihydrite, an iron mineral that forms in water. This suggests ancient Mars had water for ...
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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's northern ice cap is surprisingly young, planetary scientists find
If you've ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps. The northern one is made ...
Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth
Earth may now be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system , but 3 billion years ago, it may have been Mars that ...
Mars once possibly featured ‘vacation-style’ beaches, bodies of water perfect for sun-loving Martians: 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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'Planet parade' photo captures 7 planets in a line over Earth — possibly for the 1st time ever
A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from ...
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 ...
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Why is Mars is red? A mystery millions of years in the making
Mars’s red dust may contain ferrihydrite, an iron mineral that forms in water. This suggests ancient Mars had water for ...