A spacecraft named BepiColombo is currently zipping by planet Mercury, making a very close flyby and snapping incredible high ...

These include its very dark surface, remarkably dense core, and the premature end of Mercury's volcanic era. Also among these ...

A layer of diamonds was found beneath Mercury's surface. This could help scientists understand the planet's unusual magnetic ...

Mercury has puzzled scientists for years due to its unusually dark surface, dense core, and an early end to volcanic activity. The presence of graphite patches on Mercury's surface led scientists ...

Robert Pearlman has the story behind the patch at Collect Space, which came about because of the wishes of the crew. During the initial Mercury missions, the pilots were able to name their ...

The BepiColombo spacecraft is due to start orbiting Mercury next year, but a recent flyby has captured breathtaking images of its pockmarked surface ...