Now, new research, published Feb. 25 in the journal Nature Communications, contests this view.Instead, Mars' red color is better matched by ferrihydrite — an iron oxide that contains water ...

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.

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. It’s ...

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 ...

Now, he says, "our understanding of why Mars is red has been transformed." The new explanation for the reddish color – the rusty ... on ancient Mars when the planet was still wet.

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 ...

Together, orbiters and landers have provided scientists with data showing that Mars’ red color comes from rusted iron minerals within the dust that coats the planet. At some point, iron within ...