The story of the red planet, it turns out, may be due for a revision. At one time, experts thought that Mars was covered with fields of rocks with iron trapped inside. Somehow or other, and over a ...

Scientists Make a Big Breakthrough on How Mars Got Its Red Color, Findings Indicate It Had Life-Forming Elements Mars's red ...

Mars has long been known as the Red Planet. Now, scientists think they have uncovered the mystery behind its distinctive coloring.

For example, it’s a dusty red color. But, new research from the European Space Agency is challenging humanity’s understanding of why Mars is called the Red Planet. “Mars is still the Red Planet.