Mercury May Have Shrunk Far More Than Scientists Realized—and Its Cratered Surface Was Hiding the Evidence Tim McMillan·September 14, 2026Mercury may have shrunk 30% more than thought, as its cratered surface concealed evidence of the planet's ancient contractions.
New Method for Isolating Lithium-6 Could Boost Nuclear Fusion Research Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 22, 2025Researchers find a new method to isolate lithium-6 from other materials, paving the way forward in nuclear energy.
Eerie Cosmic Chorus Emerges in Detection of Unusual Plasma Phenomena from Solar System’s Fastest Planet Micah Hanks·October 16, 2023A phenomenon that scientists liken to a cosmic chorus of spacey chirps and whistles has been detected coming from Mercury for the first time.
Look: New Mapping Effort Reveals Where “Plasma Rains” Are Bombarding This Nearby Planet Micah Hanks·September 18, 2023A recent study has revealed new clues about the effects of plasma precipitation from solar winds on the surface of Mercury.
