The redness of Mars has made the planet one of the most recognizable in the solar system with its hue serving as a topic of debate in planetary science. A recent study by Brown researchers found the ...

While the prevailing theory is that “a dry, rust-like mineral called hematite” gives the planet its hue, researchers say their analysis of data from Martian orbiters, rovers, and laboratory ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Mars has captivated scientists and the public alike for centuries. One of the biggest reasons is the planet’s reddish hue, earning the third rock from the sun one ...

Planetary scientists have uncovered telltale signs of water on Mars — frozen and liquid — in the earliest period of the Red Planet’s history. A new claim, made public this month, is that a deep ocean ...

PROVIDENCE – Researchers at Brown University say they have developed a new way to get a glimpse of what’s beneath the surface of Mars and other planets – without having to put a shovel in the ground.