We may have been wrong about how Mars
got its characteristic red hue, a new study reveals.
The Red Planet owes its ruddy complexion to rusted iron minerals, dispersed across billions of years by w… [+4115 chars]
Scientists made fake Martian dust — and found a big surprise about what makes Mars red - Livescience.com
New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and it could have implications for the possibility of life on the planet.
By:Ben Turner
Source:Live Science
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