A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.

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

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

You may recall marveling at the Red Planet Mars when I wrote about it earlier this year. It reached its closest to Earth in mid-January when it lay only ...

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

Elon Musk announced that the Starship rocket will go to Mars at the end of next year. If the mission is successful, the first ...

March’s night sky brings a total lunar eclipse, a rare chance to see Mercury, and shifting planets. Don’t miss these ...

Mars, also called the Red Planet, is one of the most familiar planets in our solar system – apart from Earth, of course! Famous for its distinctive colour, Mars has become a hot topic of ...