In the decades that astronomers have been studying Mars, we’ve learned that its distinct color comes from rusted iron minerals in the dust that covers the planet. At some point in the Red Planet’s 4.5 ...

For centuries – maybe millennia – humans have wondered how Mars gets its red hue, but a recent study has some answers.

During the VR Games Showcase today, developers Spoonfed Interactive and Combat Waffle Studios and publisher Beyond Frames Entertainment showed off more of the upcoming VR multiplayer survival game ...

Mars is immediately recognisable in the night sky by its red hue, but where does its iconic colour come from? Martian dust is mostly rust! Mars’s famed colour has captivated humankind for centuries, ...

Mars is known as the Red Planet, but scientists are still learning about what gives the planet its distinctive color. New research shows why the planet's surface has its rusty hue, and the findings ...

At first glance, Mars looks completely different from Earth. It’s got that dusty red surface, eerie atmosphere, and absolutely no blue oceans or green forests in sight. But here’s the weird part: a ...

During his inaugural address on January 20, 2024, President Donald Trump indicated he will prioritize U.S. space endeavors focused on Mars. While NASA has a long history of Martian exploration, ...