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The Red Dust on Mars Might Be a Different Mineral Than Scientists Thought, Shedding Light on the Planet’s Past
A new study suggests the iron oxide responsible for the red planet's distinctive hue is ferrihydrite, pointing to the bygone presence of water, an important ingredient for life ...
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Scientists Figure Out How the Red Planet Earned Its Name
We all know Mars as the "Red Planet," but how did it earn its nickname? Scientists once believed our planetary next-door ...