Mars, red planet

Study uncovers source of Mars' redness — a key indicator the planet (maybe) once had life
A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals that Mars is red for very much the same reason it may have once been home to life — namely, that it was a wet planet. This is in line with research from last year that detailed how Mars was covered in bodies of water in its distant past.
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
Mars might not be red for the reasons we thought, UA prof’s research suggests
Vincent Chevrier, associate research professor at the University of Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers arguing that Mars gets its reddish hue not from hematite,
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.
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.
What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
Mars is widely known for its iconic rusty red color — many people even refer to it as just the "Red Planet" — but new research suggests the Martian shade isn't just lovely to look at. The chemistry behind Mars' rosy hue may actually hold important information about our cosmic neighbor.
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.
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
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.
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Scientists Figure Out How the Red Planet Earned Its Name
Scientists once believed our planetary next-door neighbor got its rusty hue from hematite, a common iron ore known for its ...
Why is Mars red? Our old understanding might be wrong.
Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...
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The Red Dust on Mars Might Be a Different Mineral Than Scientists Thought, Shedding Light on the Planet’s Past
A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone ...
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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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 ...
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Why the shores of the Red Sea turn pink every year
Researchers studied the annual mass deaths of pink amphipods in Eilat. Climate change and disease were ruled out.
Millions of Americans can see a total lunar eclipse in March: Here's what to know
Hundreds of millions of Americans will have the chance in March to see the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years.