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Scientists Challenge Long-Held Theory on Why Mars Is Red

The Red Planet, as it’s often called, has a distinct hue, and a new theory about this coloration could have implications for our understanding of Mars' evolution.

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We might be wrong about the color of Mars, scientists say

We might be wrong about the color of Mars, scientists say - Red dust has blown around the planet for billions of years, leading to its iconic hue

Brown University · 3d

Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer

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.

CNN on MSN · 3d

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.

Green Matters on MSN · 2d

Why Mars Is Red Has Always Been a Mystery. Now, NASA Knows Why.

A study, conducted in part by NASA, indicates why Mars is red — and, more importantly, what this says about potential life on Mars.

Discover Magazine on MSN · 3d

Why Is Mars Red? There's a New Story Behind the Red Planet's Coloring

By combining observations from space and experiments on Earth, scientists rethink the red planet's history and why it's red.

Here’s why Mars looks like it’s about to stop, change direction in the night sky

Since Dec. 7, 2024, the red planet has been making its westerly retrograde. But on Monday, that all ends, according to ...

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Why is Mars Red? New Study Suggests an Answer

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, ...

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Mars once possibly featured ‘vacation-style’ beaches, bodies of water perfect for sun-loving Martians: study

Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...

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Mars time machine: Researchers create virtual model to decode red planet's climate evolution

Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars's climatic history and help to ...

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Mars’ polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

The north pole of Mars is slowly sinking under the weight of an ice cap that only formed within the past few million years. And, in the process, it's telling us something about what the planet's ...

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The ‘planet parade’ is back: How and when to see the seven-planet February 2025 alignment in the night sky

Mercury is joining Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune for a seven-planet parade. It's a stargazer's paradise.

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Keep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say

Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s ...

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