<ul><li>Scientists have finally figured out why Mars is red, which has been a mystery for a long time.</li><li>A study suggests that the mineral ferrihydrite is responsible for Mars' reddish dust, challenging the previous belief that hematite was the main cause of the planet's color.</li><li>Ferrihydrite forms in wet environments, suggesting that Mars was once much wetter than it is today.</li><li>The discovery raises questions about the possibility of past life on Mars and supports the idea of a different climate billions of years ago.</li></ul>

Why is Mars red? Scientists may finally have the answer

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