A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone ...

By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.

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

A groundbreaking study, financed in part by NASA, reveals the mystery behind Mars' iconic red color, linking it to the ...

On Friday, February 28, 2025, sky enthusiasts in Racine County have the opportunity opportunity to witness a rare celestial ...

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

A study, conducted in part by NASA, indicates why Mars is red — and, more importantly, what this says about potential life on ...

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

Did you miss the last planetary parade in January? The next planetary alignment is almost here. How you can watch, a look at ...

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

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be visible in the night sky this Friday for a short window ...

Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...