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 ...

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 ...

A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet’s distinctive hue ... even regarding its most iconic feature. Mars’ famous red color might come from a different mineral ...

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.

Mars has long fascinated us with its striking red color, even prompting the ancient Romans to name the planet after their god of war. Now, recent international research is challenging existing ...

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/USGS For centuries, the Red Planet’s signature hue has fascinated scientists, but the real reason behind its color may be different than we once thought. A groundbreaking ...

Mar. 6, 2025 — A new study revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes. The findings, based on long ...

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 ...

Source: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), J. Bell (Cornell University), and M. Wolff (Space Science Institute, Boulder)/Unsplash NASA's Hubble Space Telescope took this close-up of the ...

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown ...