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

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

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

Results from a new study show that the water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite may be the main pigment behind Mars’ reddish dust ...

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

A recent study has revealed that the red color of Mars is due to ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral. This finding suggests ...

A study, conducted in part by NASA, indicates why Mars is red — and, more importantly, what this says about potential life on ...

Mars, the “Red Planet,” has fascinated scientists for centuries. A new study suggests that its red colour comes from ...

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