Mercury’s radius has shrunk by over 10 kilometers, Japanese team finds
Since its birth around 4.6 billion years ago, Mercury’s radius has shrunk by over 10 kilometers as the…
BepiColombo Begins Final Approach to Mercury
After nearly eight years and billions of kilometers of travel, BepiColombo — a science mission led by ESA…
Pair of linked spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decadelong voyage
By Marcia DunnAP Aerospace Writer Sept. 6, 2026 1:33 PM PT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their…
Freddie Mercury, Who Would’ve Turned 80 Today, Is Considered the ‘Best Vocalist of All Time’
Freddie Mercury was a titan of rock. The late Queen frontman boasted an impressive four-octave range and stage…
Mercury Isn’t What Scientists Thought: New Study Reveals a Surprisingly Different Surface
Mercury may preserve evidence of a hotter, more extreme interior than scientists once expected. Credit: Shutterstock From tiny…
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
Tinned tuna is a lunch box staple for many people. It’s affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need…
Aug. 12 to feature a 6-planet parade, solar eclipse, meteor shower and new moon
The most recent fireball that lit up the night sky across several states in the U.S. was captured…
Last Chance To See ‘Planet Parade’ This Weekend Before Mercury Sinks
Topline If you’ve noticed the bright “star” shining low in the west after dark, but not seen the…
A Unique African Volcano Could Solve a Mystery on Mercury
The volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania is unique on Earth: Its lava is rich in carbon compounds…
A Single Asteroid Strike May Have Delivered All of Mercury’s Water, Study Finds
In 2012, a NASA probe confirmed something rather unexpected about Mercury. The scorching hot planet has deposits of…
Mercury hits $5.2 billion valuation as fintech firm banks on AI startups
May 20 (Reuters) – Mercury said on Wednesday it had raised $200 million at a $5.2 billion valuation…
Mercury has a 10-mile-thick layer of diamonds under its surface
Mercury does not look like a world built for extravagance. It is small, battered, sun-scorched and gray. Yet…