Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.
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New research suggests real reason Mars is red — and it could change the way we think about the planet forever
The conclusion suggests that Mars may have rusted earlier in history than previously thought, during a time when water was still present on the surface. Because ferrihydrite forms rapidly in cool ...
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Cool rocks: NASA's Mars rover shows off its rock core collection
A new plan is forthcoming by the end of the year. Original article source: Cool rocks: NASA's Mars rover shows off its rock core collection ...
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Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.
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Check out these cool clouds above Mars
Nasa has shared a video of some pretty cool-looking clouds, spotted above the planet Mars. Their Curiosity rover - a robot helping scientists learn more about Mars - captured this amazing video ...
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Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than other ...