A recent study of data from multiple missions shows the Red Planet may get its name from an iron mineral that formed when ...

With new data coming in from Mars, scientists have a new theory about why the planet is red. What does this mean for whether ...

The water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite may be the main culprit behind Mars's reddish dust, rather than the dry, rust-like ...

Volcanic activity is increasing at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano, which scientists say could indicate an eruption in weeks as ...

For centuries, the Red Planet’s signature hue has fascinated scientists, but the real reason behind its color may be ...

“This distinction sets up a great natural experiment for us to see if the shape, or size, of bends in rivers is distinct from ...

The Antarctic Meteorite Collection at the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) in Japan has been recognized as a ...

Astronomer Percival Lowell founded his Arizona stargazing lab in 1894 to aid in his search for life on Mars. While that quest is still ...

The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, has a new photo exhibit in honor of International Women's Day: "Iconic Women ...

University of Colorado Boulder scientists are participating in five lander missions to the moon in the next few years to ...