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Mars discovery 'transforms understanding of Red Planet'

The Independent on MSN · 1h

We might be wrong about the color of Mars, scientists say

Scientists might have been wrong about perhaps the most obvious thing about Mars: the red colour behind its nicknameEarthlings have known about the existence of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun it also orbits,

CNN on MSN · 2h

Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red

A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.

Popular Science · 19h

Why is Mars red? Our old understanding might be wrong.

Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red Planet’. Romans named Mars for their god of war because its colour was reminiscent of blood, while Egyptians called it ‘Her Desher’, meaning ‘the red one.’ CREDIT: A.Valantinas.

Mars, Boasted 'Vacation-Style' Beaches

Why is Mars Red? New Study Suggests an Answer

Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the fourth rock from the sun one of its most popular nicknames — the “Red Planet.

Engadget · 11h

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches

Researchers have discovered fresh evidence of buried beaches on Mars. This information comes from an analysis of below-ground imaging data from China’s Zhurong rover.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Ancient Mars Once Boasted 'Vacation-Style' Beaches

"We found evidence for wind, waves, no shortage of sand—a proper, vacation-style beach," said geologist Benjamin Cardenas.

12hon MSN

Why is Mars red? New research reveals answer to ancient mystery

Thanks to new research techniques published today, scientists say that "our understanding of why Mars is red has been ...

How Mars' Red Color Rewrites Its Water History

What can Mars’ red hue that’s been observed for thousands of years teach us about when water existed on its surface ...

Science News13h

Ancient Mars wasn’t just wet. It was cold and wet

Mars may once have held enough water to fill oceans and form coastlines. The planet’s red dust contains water and likely formed in cold conditions.

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