What we do know is that Mercury has an unusual composition. Like Earth, it has a metal core. But Mercury's metal core takes up 80% of the planet. As NPR's Joe Palca reports, one of the most intriguing ...
Mercury has long puzzled scientists as it possesses many qualities that aren't common to other solar system planets. These ...
A spacecraft named BepiColombo is currently zipping by planet Mercury, making a very close flyby and snapping incredible high ...
Because Mercury's contraction places constraints on the fraction of melt in its core, the planet's surface tectonics, cratering and history of volcanism are intimately related to inferences about ...
A layer of diamonds was found beneath Mercury's surface. This could help scientists understand the planet's unusual magnetic ...
As planets go, Mercury is a world of extremes – and one that doesn’t always make a great deal of sense. Its iron core is absurdly and inexplicably huge. Despite its searing temperature, it has ice ...
The move continues an eventful day for the Mercury. Phoenix agreed to a deal to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris from the Connecticut Sun for guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca ...