Life on Mars? New Brown University research offers theory for why Earth’s neighbor is red.
Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the ...
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Why is Mars is red? A mystery millions of years in the making
Mars’s red dust may contain ferrihydrite, an iron mineral that forms in water. This suggests ancient Mars had water for ...
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Why is Mars red? This answer reinforces the idea of Martian life 🟠
Mars, the red planet, owes its iconic color to a very specific chemical process. But new research suggests that this rusty hue hides a more complex history than previously thought. For ...
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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 ...
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Scientists Discover New Clues About Why Mars Is Red
Mars has fascinated astronomers for centuries, earning the nickname Red Planet due to its striking rust-colored appearance.
‘Vacation-style’ beaches may have existed on ancient Mars
China’s Zhurong rover used ground-penetrating radar to find signs of beaches beneath Mars’ surface, adding evidence to the ...
Why is Mars red? A new study revealed by NASA & ESA
Discover why Mars is red with NASA & ESA’s latest study. New research reveals that ferrihydrite, an iron oxide formed in ...
Mars’ Lost Ocean? Stunning New Evidence Found Beneath the Surface
Mars may have once had a vast, ice-free ocean, according to new evidence from China’s Zhurong rover. Using ground-penetrating ...
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NASA Spacecraft Whipping Around Mars to Slingshot Itself Toward Jupiter's Mysterious Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper is about to use Mars' gravitational pull to slingshot itself as it makes its way to Jupiter's fourth-largest moon later this week. The craft launched from the agency's Kennedy ...