Far smaller and closer to the Sun than it should be, Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. David Rothery, Professor of Planetary Geosciences, ...

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, has captivated scientists due to its extreme temperatures, dense iron-rich core, and distinctive geological features. Recent research reveals that ...