A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is ...

With new data coming in from Mars, scientists have a new theory about why the planet is red. What does this mean for whether ...

Perseverance is pushing the limits of Martian science by using its SHERLOC instrument to detect organic compounds, but harsh ...

A recent study has revealed that the red color of Mars is due to ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral. This finding suggests that Mars once had liquid water. NASA’s Perseverance rover ...

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

For centuries, the Red Planet’s signature hue has fascinated scientists, but the real reason behind its color may be ...

NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted an oddball rock in an ancient river channel on Mars. Deputy project scientist Katie Stack Morgan explains. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS ...

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

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

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

Scientists have discovered kaolinite mineral on Mars, providing new evidence that the planet was once warm and wet.

The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been considered for hundreds if not for thousands of years,” Adam Valantinas, ...