Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA’s stunning new satellite image?

Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA’s stunning new satellite image?

A picture of Arcadia Planitia on Mars catches an effect crater and dust devils on an Earth-toned landscape. (Image credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin) Regardless of being called the Red Planet, Mars…

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‘Purple tunic’ from royal tomb belonged to Alexander the Great, scholar claims — but not everyone agrees

‘Purple tunic’ from royal tomb belonged to Alexander the Great, scholar claims — but not everyone agrees

Many experts think this tomb belongs to Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. But a new study argues that it belongs to Alexander’s half brother, Philip III (also…

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