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Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer. (www.brown.edu)
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A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet.

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

We already knew why it was red; now we just know exactly which kind of rust it is.

[–] thegr8goldfish@startrek.website 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Look orange to me. Orange is light brown.

[–] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Brown is dark orange! Although you can add blue to brown in small quantities.