Graphic showing how Mars turned from a grey, wet planet into a dusty red planet. From left to right, four steps are illustrated in a single image. First, iron in the planet’s rocks react with oxygen ...

Despite being known as the “Red Planet,” Mars’ surface isn’t dominated by vibrant red tones. A closer look at pictures from rovers and satellites reveals a more complex palette.

New research suggests that the idea of transforming the Red Planet might not be so far-fetched after all. The concept of terraforming Mars — transforming the planet's climate to support life as ...

Previous research did not detect water in the planet’s iron oxides, leading researchers to believe that the red dust formed in dry conditions, therefore it was likely due to hematite. “Mars is ...

Mars, known as the red planet, might have gotten its hue from a different mineral than scientists once thought. ESA & MPS for OSIRIS Team - MPS / UPD / LAM / IAA / RSSD / INTA / UPM / DASP / IDA ...

Recordings of Martian earthquakes, or "marsquakes," collected by a robot on the Red Planet may have finally solved a 50-year-old mystery: why one half of Mars is so drastically different from the ...

Red Planet Day honours the November 28, 1964, launch of the spacecraft Mariner 4. ... Nikhil comes from a commerce background, but his love for writing led him on a different path.

Scientists have discovered a bizarre, red-glowing exoplanet named TOI-6713.01, which is loaded with active volcanoes and may be 'melting from within.' Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

Close-up images of The Red Planet’s ridges from Mars Rover show ‘dramatic evidence’ of water. The new images taken by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover raises fresh questions about how the ...

The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun on Jan. 15. It will be visible all night long because it will rise with ...