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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 reddish-brown color. But new research suggests that another mineral is behind ...
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This Mineral Is What Makes Mars Red — And It Shows the Planet Was Once Cold and Wet
For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...