Shutterstock Mercury is already the smallest planet in the solar system (unless you still include Pluto, which some of us are still bitter about). While it is already the smallest, it is actually ...

In the crowded early Solar System, young planets frequently collided and reshaped each other. But Mercury stood out. It formed unusually close to the Sun. Mercury’s days are longer than its years. It ...

In the rich tapestry of ancient Roman mythology, Mercury emerged as the vibrant winged messenger god, easily recognizable ...

New simulations suggest that Mercury's formation could be the result of a rare collision between two celestial bodies of ...

A layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick could be tucked below the surface of Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet and the closest to the sun, according to new research. The ...