Scientists once believed our planetary next-door neighbor got its rusty hue from hematite, a common iron ore known for its ...

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

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

For centuries, Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike with its striking red hue. Early astronomers speculated ...

For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...

Well that’s ruined all my lectures! I’ve spent years talking about space and a go to fact is the red colour of Mars. It’s ...

New research shows that the red dust on Mars contains ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron oxide. It's evidence that the planet ...

Its ruddy complexion is the defining characteristic of Mars, the idiosyncrasy that marks it out from all the other planets of ...

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

A groundbreaking study now suggests that a water-rich mineral called ferrihydrite may be the real reason behind Mars’ red ...

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