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Mars, Red Planet

Life on Mars? New Brown University research offers theory for why Earth’s neighbor is red.

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

Salon on MSN · 8h

Study uncovers source of Mars' redness — a key indicator the planet (maybe) once had life

The Romans associated the planet with their god of war because it reminded them of blood while the Egyptians called it "Her Desher," meaning "the red one." The planet didn’t get such a distinctive,

StarsInsider on MSN · 1d

Stunning Mars photos that reveal the Red Planet like never before

Explore the beautiful landscapes of our neighboring planet by browsing through this gallery of breathtaking images. Click through to get started.

Techno-Science on MSN · 1d

Why is Mars red? This answer reinforces the idea of Martian life 🟠

Mars, the red planet, owes its iconic color to a very specific chemical process. But new research suggests that this rusty hue hides a more complex history than previously thought. For

Mars, Zhurong rover

SciTech Daily · 9h

Mars’ Lost Ocean? Stunning New Evidence Found Beneath the Surface

Mars may have once had a vast, ice-free ocean, according to new evidence from China’s Zhurong rover. Using ground-penetrating radar, the rover revealed sloping, sand-like deposits underground that strongly resemble beach formations on Earth.

CNN on MSN · 1d

China’s Mars rover makes stunning discovery in search for evidence of ancient water

China’s Zhurong rover used ground-penetrating radar to find signs of beaches beneath Mars’ surface, adding evidence to the idea the planet hosted an ancient ocean.

Cyprus Mail on MSN · 8h

Evidence of beaches from ancient Martian ocean detected by Chinese rover

Ground-penetrating radar data obtained by China’s Zhurong rover has revealed buried beneath the Martian surface evidence of what look like sandy beaches from the shoreline of a large ocean that may have existed long ago on the northern plains of Mars.

NASA, Jupiter and Mars

Futurism on MSN · 1d

NASA Spacecraft Whipping Around Mars to Slingshot Itself Toward Jupiter's Mysterious Moon

NASA's Europa Clipper is about to use Mars' gravitational pull to slingshot itself towards Jupiter's smallest moon later this week. The craft launched from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in October 2024,

Space.com · 7h

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon

"It's like a game of billiards around the solar system, flying by a couple of planets at just the right angle and timing to build up the energy we need to get to Jupiter and Europa."

Dagens.com (AU) on MSN · 6h

NASA’s Europa Clipper to Fly Past Earth in 2026 on Its Way to Jupiter

The spacecraft, launched in 2024, will use gravitational assists from Mars and Earth to reach Jupiter’s moon Europa by 2030.

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Scientists now know why Mars is red and that it had ancient beaches

Two different teams of scientists made Martian discoveries this week, revealing a little more about our mysterious planetary ...

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Rare photo said to capture all planets including Earth at once — for the first time ever: ‘Very tricky’

Everybody loves a parade. Most people who live in chillier climes aren’t exactly rejoicing when February rolls around — but ...

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Why is Mars red? Scientists think they figured it out

Mars’s red dust may contain ferrihydrite, an iron mineral that forms in water. This suggests ancient Mars had water for ...

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Mars's northern ice cap is surprisingly young, planetary scientists find

If you've ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps. The northern one is made ...

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Chinese scientists developing Mars drone that can roll and fly across Red Planet (video)

Seen as showing promising potential in future Mars science work, the UAV can take off at any time, traverse obstacles, and ...

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Beaches on Mars Once Rivaled Those on Earth

Earth may now be home to the most glorious beaches in the solar system , but 3 billion years ago, it may have been Mars that ...

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Mars once possibly featured ‘vacation-style’ beaches, bodies of water perfect for sun-loving Martians: study

Mars may have once been a paradise with Earth-like oceans and balmy beaches that would have been ideal for harboring living ...

Laser-powered device tested on Earth could help detect microbial fossils on Mars

The first life on Earth formed four billion years ago, as microbes living in pools and seas: what if the same thing happened ...

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Did Mars once host life? We finally know where to look

Scientists found fossil-like traces in gypsum, suggesting ancient microbial life may have existed on Mars billions of years ago.

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