A water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite may be the main culprit behind Mars’ reddish dust, according to a new study led by researchers from Brown University and the University of Bern. The study's ...

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

Results from a new study published in the journal Nature Communications and led by researchers from Brown University and the University of Bern suggest that the water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite ...

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

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

Mars’s signature red hue may not be due to hematite, as previously believed, but rather to ferrihydrite — an iron oxide that ...

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 ...

Thanks to new research techniques published today, scientists say that "our understanding of why Mars is red has been ...

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

Billionaire prospector Mark Creasy has agreed to sell the iron ore aspirant, marking the sector’s third West Australian ...

Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are fruits in the nightshade family that are low in calories and rich in vitamin C. But some ...

Biological factors increase the risk for women. Women of reproductive age are especially prone to iron deficiency due to ...