The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been considered for hundreds if not for thousands of years,” Adam Valantinas, ...

A recent study of data from multiple missions shows the Red Planet may get its name from an iron mineral that formed when ...

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

With new data coming in from Mars, scientists have a new theory about why the planet is red. What does this mean for whether ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover recently captured a stunning image of a black-and-white striped rock on Mars, sparking excitement ...

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

A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals that Mars is red for very much the same reason it may have once been home to life — namely, that it was a wet planet. This is in line with ...

Humans are determined to discover more details about Mars, Earth's neighboring planet, which seems to hide many secrets. So ...

A new study conducted using existing data on Mars points to ferrihydrite, a substance that forms in the presence of water, ...

Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the ...

Scientists have a new theory on why Mars is red, and it may mean that water was more widespread on the planet than previously ...

For a video look at the potential Mars craft being developed by China, go here. NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors ...