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Mars, red

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Scientists made fake Martian dust — and found a big surprise about what makes Mars red

New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and it could have implications for the possibility of life on the planet.

Scientists Challenge Long-Held Theory on Why Mars Is Red

The Red Planet, as it’s often called, has a distinct hue, and a new theory about this coloration could have implications for our understanding of Mars' evolution.

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New research upends theory about why Mars is red, scientists say

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.

Mars, Chinese rover and Sandy Beaches

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Scientists found huge beaches on Mars likely from a long gone ocean

Scientists have used orbiters and rovers to find dried streams, lakes, and gullies on Mars that hint at its watery past, but their cavalry of robots has struggled to prove the Red Planet ever had an actual ocean.

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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.

Mars Rover Finds Ancient Sandy Beaches — What To Know

Data from China's Zhurong rover on Mars suggests an ancient ocean and strengthens evidence that the planet was once warm, wet, and habitable.

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NASA's Europa Clipper uses Mars to go the distance

NASA's Europa Clipper will streak just 550 miles (884 kilometers) above the surface of Mars for what's known as a gravity ...

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Beauty of 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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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 ...

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Here’s why Mars looks like it’s about to stop, change direction in the night sky

Since Dec. 7, 2024, the red planet has been making its westerly retrograde. But on Monday, that all ends, according to ...

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NASA’s Nuclear Rocket Fuel Just Survived 4200°F – A Major Step Toward Mars

Electromagnetic Systems has successfully tested nuclear fuel that could power future rapid space missions, including trips to ...

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Trump’s Pick for NASA Chief Hints at Expected Shift Toward Mars

As expected, the billionaire astronaut—and likely future administrator of NASA—is focused on Mars and the private sector.

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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover discovers evidence of ripples from an ancient Red Planet lake (images)

Today, we know of Mars as a cold, dry desert, with patches of subterranean ice and ice caps at its poles. Billions of years ...

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The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Scientists pool data from ESA and NASA spacecraft to come up with a ferrihydrite theory Scientists reckon the red hue of Mars ...

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