Mars is known as the Red Planet, but scientists are still learning about what gives the planet its distinctive color. New research shows why the planet's surface has its rusty hue, and the findings ...

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

Mars has fascinated people for centuries, not only because it is our closest neighbor in space but also because of its striking red color. The Red Planet’s rusty hue has been a mystery for a long time ...

The first thing most people think of when they consider Mars is its deep red color. The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while the ...

The new study points to ferrihydrite as the culprit for Mars’ color. This is basically water-rich iron. So, the researchers think the planet was first covered in water for a decent amount of ...

The Curiosity rover detected the largest organic molecules to date on Mars, which may be fragments of fatty acids, or some of the chemical building blocks of life.

Pale rocks on the red planet reveal a watery past and suggest the potential for life. Sometimes, scientists have to dig, work ...

Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite ... than other minerals that make up the aptly-named red planet’s surface, like hematite, which had previously been considered ...