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NASA MESSENGER Mission Data Reveals Surprising Chromium Abundance on Mercury

Mercury, the enigmatic planet closest to the sun, has long puzzled scientists with its unusual characteristics. Now, a groundbreaking study led by Arizona State University scientist Larry Nittler has shed light on the planet's composition, unveiling fascinating insights into its origin and geological history. The research,...

Solar wind generate atmospheric sodium at Mercury

Mercury is the only planet in the solar system that is directly affected by the sun's solar wind. At a distance of barely 1,000 kilometres from Mercury's surface, the planet's magnetic field deflects the sun's stream of electrically charged particles, a location known as...