Mars has long captivated scientists and space enthusiasts alike with its alien landscapes and dramatic climate shifts. Now, ...

It’s been long thought that Mars shines red due to the rusted iron minerals within the dust that covers the planet — but a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications suggests ...

Scientists already knew that on Mars, over billions of years, iron oxide has been ground into dust and carried across the planet by powerful winds, a process still shaping the Martian landscape today.

"Why, though?" It's not an unreasonable question. Anyone who has seen pictures of Mars's barren landscape may wonder why - beyond reasons of futuristic thrill and scientific exploration - private ...