Scientists once believed our planetary next-door neighbor got its rusty hue from hematite, a common iron ore known for its reddish-brown color. But new research suggests that another mineral is ...

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

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

"The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been pondered for hundreds, if not thousands, of years," said Brown University ... such as hematite. But new analysis of spacecraft observations ...

While the prevailing theory is that “a dry, rust-like mineral called hematite” gives the planet ... according to Brown officials. “From our analysis, we believe ferrihydrite is everywhere ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University ... rust-like mineral called hematite is the reason for the planet’s color. “The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been thought of for hundreds ...

Results from a new study published in the journal Nature Communications and led by researchers from Brown ... hematite is the reason for the planet's color. "The fundamental question of why Mars ...