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Mercury is shrinking more than we thought
Mercury's surface is riddled with wrinkles, evidence of a once-larger planet that has shrunk over time.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
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Mercury may be shrinking much faster than we thought — and that could reveal new clues about its violent origins.
Key facts
- Reported by Live Science and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 UTC.
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Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
BepiColombo measures Mercury's particle bombardment up close
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Scientists Drastically Underestimated How Much Mercury Has Shrunk
A new estimate of Mercury's shrinkage shows that this planet may have contracted 10% to 30% more than previous research suggested.
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BepiColombo measures Mercury's particle bombardment up close
The joint BepiColombo mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is settling into orbit around Mercury after an eight-year journey.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
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How two satellites are studying hurricanes during El Niño
In November 2025, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure and benefit commercial industries, including shipping.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
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Geese Never Thought They’d End Up Here
Sold-out shows, psyop rumors, and secret sessions: New York’s most talked-about band has a lot on its mind…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone