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

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

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

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

Mars – dusty, dry, and desert-clad – was once so rich in water it had not just lakes, but oceans, according to a new study.

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a ...

What can Mars’ red hue that’s been observed for thousands of years teach us about when water existed on its surface ...

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, ...

A new study has found evidence that Mars's red color may not be caused by the mechanism scientists once thought. The ...

Mars has been red for millions of years longer than previously thought, suggests new research. The study has "transformed" ...

In a shocking twist, new data from a NASA spacecraft has 'transformed' scientists' understanding of the planet, its dusty ...