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Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'
"Shorelines are great locations to look for evidence of past life." Today, Mars is a chilly desert of rock and dust — but 4 ...
Scientists Just Found a New Way to Search for Life on Mars
Scientists may finally have a way to detect ancient life on Mars by studying microbial fossils preserved in sulfate minerals.
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Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?
A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown ...
Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.
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 ...
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 ...
Scientists found huge beaches on Mars likely from a long gone ocean
Scientists have used orbiters and rovers to find dried streams, lakes, and gullies on Mars that hint at its watery past, but ...
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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 ...
Why is Mars red? The fascinating truth might surprise you
Mars, the “Red Planet,” has fascinated scientists for centuries. A new study suggests that its red colour comes from ...
Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about ...