Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the globe. Some are magnetic, and some of them rust—especially when exposed to ...

The fundamental question of why Mars is red has been considered for hundreds if not for thousands of years,” Adam Valantinas, ...

For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...

Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red ...

Scientists once believed our planetary next-door neighbor got its rusty hue from hematite, a common iron ore known for its ...

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.

Northwestern University researchers are actively overturning the conventional view of iron oxides as mere phosphorus "sinks." ...

Mars has been red for millions of years longer than previously thought, suggests new research. The study has "transformed" ...

Scientists have uncovered that iron oxides, previously thought to trap phosphorus, actually help convert it into a ...

Mars, commonly known as the Red Planet, has had its rusty hue for much longer than previously thought. The key factor in this is water, which alters our understanding of the planet's history. Studies ...

Northwestern researchers made progress on new biochemical possibilities this week, in both the human brain and everyday ...

In the March 4, 2025, online issue of the journal Geology, Utah State University geoscientists Jordan Jensen and Alexis Ault ...