Why is the Martian sky usually red, but sometimes turns blue? In this video, we’ll explore the science behind Mars’s mysterious colors from the thin atmosphere and iron-rich dust that paint the planet ...

The Mars Express orbiter launched to the Red Planet. Twenty years later, ESA has delivered a high resolution color image of Mars along with a time-lapse of "webcam" images that were released in near ...

We all know Mars is called “The Red Planet,” but have you ever stopped to wonder—why is it red? The classic joke explanation has been, “It’s rusty.” While that’s not entirely wrong, the truth is far ...

On the Red Planet, aurorae glow green because the charged particles collide with oxygen atoms high above Mars. They may be ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The color red and the planet Mars go together like Earth and its ...

Mars is known for its barren desert landscape and dry climate. But two recent studies in the journals Nature and Science go ...