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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.

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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,

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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.

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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

NASA, Jupiter and Mars

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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."

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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,

Dagens.com (AU) on MSN · 2h

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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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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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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'Planet parade' photo captures 7 planets in a line over Earth — possibly for the 1st time ever

A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from ...

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 ...

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Water, Oxygen, and Iron Are What Made Planet Mars Red All Over

A new study conducted using existing data on Mars points to ferrihydrite, a substance that forms in the presence of water, ...

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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 ...

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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Relic’s Earth vs. Mars Is a Tactical Strategy Game With a Bizarre Sci-Fi Twist

The developers behind Company of Heroes, Relic Entertainment announced their next title Earth vs. Mars, a new turn-based ...

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