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
Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.
What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas
Mars is widely known for its iconic rusty red color — many people even refer to it as just the "Red Planet" — but new research suggests the Martian shade isn't just lovely to look at. The chemistry behind Mars' rosy hue may actually hold important information about our cosmic neighbor.
Why is Mars red? Scientists say they were wrong – and now finally have the answer
New research suggests that Mars' recognisable rusty hue comes from a water-rich iron mineral called ferrihydrite – and isn’t, in fact, the result of a dry mineral known as hem
A mineral in Martian dust changes the story of why Mars is red
Due to the absence of liquid water on the surface, it was previously thought that its color came from dry iron oxides, but now it is believed that its past was much wetter. The Romans, responsible for naming our planets after their gods,
New research upends theory about why Mars is red, scientists say
With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular
Hybrid states of light and matter may significantly enhance OLED brightness
Researchers developed a theoretical model that predicts a substantial increase in the brightness of organic light-emitting ...
Red Light Therapy Gets the Green Light, Sort Of
Some users swear by the therapeutic regimen, but its broader benefits are unclear.
Family to share son's 'light' with new sensory centre
Nikki and Mike Baggott have named the centre after their son who died in 2019 aged 10. They are now calling on local ...
Scientists reveal key to affordable, room-temperature quantum light
Quantum light sources are fickle. They can flicker like stars in the night sky and can fade out like a dying flashlight.
Shining a light on light pollution: Lampasas group fights to preserve night skies
More than two years after a quadruple homicide devastated Moscow, Idaho, a judge unsealed the transcript of a recent hearing ...
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Police officer charged for running red light, causing death of motorcyclist
Detroit Police officer Corey Siquan Jones, 28, allegedly ran a red light and then was struck by Newman, who was lawfully ...
Initial light snow could make New Hampshire roads slick Thursday morning; changeover to mix, rain likely
New Hampshire will contend with a pair of quick-moving weather systems this week, with the first one moving through early Thursday morning with light snow.
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Finding Light After Loss
When my dad said "have a good day” after sharing heartbreaking news, I was stunned. But his words taught me an unexpected ...