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.

We've always known Mars as the Red Planet - but it turns out, we may have had the reason why wrong. If so, it could revise ...

New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and it could have implications for the possibility of life on the planet.

Mars has fascinated people for centuries, not only because it is our closest neighbor in space but also because of its ...

Scientists Make a Big Breakthrough on How Mars Got Its Red Color, Findings Indicate It Had Life-Forming Elements Mars's red color has always fascinated aficionados. The planet was named after a Roman ...

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

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

Now, he says, "our understanding of why Mars is red has been transformed." The new explanation for the reddish color – the rusty-colored dust known as ferrihydrite – also will help our ...

Mars may once have held enough water to fill oceans and form coastlines. The planet’s red dust contains water and likely formed in cold conditions.

For example, it’s a dusty red color. But, new research from the European Space Agency is challenging humanity’s understanding of why Mars is called the Red Planet. “Mars is still the Red Planet.

A new study shows a water-rich mineral could explain the planet's color -- and hint at its wetter, more habitable past. Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries.