Mars is a marvel that can be noticeable without the aid of tools for human observation Earth However, this ancient mystery has persisted for a very long time.
Why is Mars red?
However, a recent study might have finally put an end to it conclusively.
The red hue of Martian dust might be attributed to the presence of ferrihydrite, an iron mineral rich in water, as suggested by recent findings. study Published in the journal Nature Communications, this study was headed by researchers from Brown University and the University of Bern.
This differs from the idea that a dry, rust-like mineral known as hematite is responsible for Mars being red.
In a statement Adomas Valantinas, a postdoctoral researcher at Brown University who initiated this study during his PhD at the University of Bern, stated: "Based on our analysis, we think ferrihydrite is present throughout the dust and likely within the rock formations too."
We aren’t the first ones to suggest that ferrihydrite might be what makes Mars look red, but our work is the first to prove it conclusively with observational data and advanced lab techniques, effectively recreating Martian dust here on Earth.
This discovery also provides insight into potential Martian life since ferrihydrite develops when there is cool water present, a crucial element for life. It indicates that Mars might once have possessed conditions suitable for maintaining liquid water prior to transforming into the arid world we see today.
"This research presents an opening of doors," stated Jack Mustard, who is a senior author on the study.
This provides us with an improved opportunity to utilize the principles of mineral formation and environmental conditions to look further into the past. However, what’s particularly significant is the collection of Martian samples currently being gathered by the Perseverance rover for future return.
Once we receive those back, we can verify if this is correct.
NASA's Mars rover has lately discovered an "unlike-any-other texture we've encountered before" and fresh pictures taken by NASA revealed that the planet's clouds have an iridescent quality.
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