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

New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and ...

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

Scientists reckon the red hue of Mars might have originated in an earlier period in the planet's past when liquid water was ...

Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.

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

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

Mars is easily identifiable in the night sky by its prominent red hue. Thanks to the fleet of spacecraft that have studied the planet over the last ...

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

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 ...