5-Planet Conjunction Peaks Next Week; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Will Light Up Morning Sky For the First Time in 18 Years

Medicine & Technology Jun 15, 2022

A five-planet conjunction is underway and it will peak next week. Read on to know how and when to watch this rare celestial event.

June 2022 Sky Events: Watch Planet Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Venus Align From Earth; Shooting Star and First Supermoon Will Make Appearances Too

Jun 02, 2022

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all be visible in the predawn sky later this month. Read on to know the other celestial events in June 2022.

What Could be Hiding on Earth? Scientists Unlock the Mysteries of Mercury, Aubrite Meteorites

May 24, 2022

Scientists revealed that remnants of Mercury that were struck by a big object may be hiding on Earth. Find out more about the discovery of Aubrites here.

Geomagnetic Storms Detected in Mercury Despite Weaker Magnetic Field, How Do They Compare to Earth's?

Apr 05, 2022

Scientists have proven that Mercury has geomagnetic storms similar to Earth. Read to know how the nearest planet to the Sun produces geomagnetic storms despite the size of its magnetosphere.

Diamonds on Mercury: Planetary Scientists Reveal the Possibility of Finding 16 Quadrillion Tons of the Gems in 2025

Mar 24, 2022

Planetary scientists said planet Mercury may be studded with quadrillions of diamonds in 2025. Discover how glittery gemstones are possible on this planet.

Triple Conjunction February 2022: How to See Mercury, Moon, Saturn At Once Before This Month Ends

Feb 27, 2022

On Monday, seeing the moon cluster up with ringed Saturn and fleeting Mercury might be difficult. Here's how to view these three simply!

February Night Sky: Top Astronomy Events for This Month Include Mercury, Venus, Mars Conjunction, Full Moon And More

Feb 08, 2022

In the early sky this month, you'll be able to observe Mars and Mercury rising just behind Venus.

Close Encounter of the Moon, Mars and Other Planets Will Be Happening This Weekend; When to Watch

Jan 28, 2022

If the weather permits, a close encounter of the Moon and Mars is expected this Saturday, which will be joined by other planets including Venus, Mercury, and Saturn.

Edible Heavy Metals Considered Essential for One’s Health, But Which Elements Are Good or Bad for the Body?

Dec 28, 2021

Not all heavy metals are poisonous to the body because some of them are edible and are even added to the food. But why are some of them can be eaten, while others are harmful?

New Mercury Like Exoplanet Full of Iron Discovered; Rotates Parent Star in Less Than 8 Earth Hours

Dec 02, 2021

A study detected the presence of a new exoplanet GJ 367b just outside of our solar system. The planet is rich in iron an has density similar to Mercury. It could complete a revolution around its red dwarf parent star in less than a day.

Mercury Poisoning: 370 Human Bones From Spain and Portugal Contains Highest Levels Of Chemical Element Due To Cinnabar Exposure

Nov 18, 2021

Scientists found the first evidence of mercury poisoning in some bones in Spain dating back 5,000 years. They believe it came from exposure to cinnabar, a mercury sulfide mineral used to create artwork or consumes as a "magical drug."

Copper Age Iberia Discovered to Hold the Largest Mercury Poisoning Record Throughout Human History; How Dangerous Is It?

Nov 16, 2021

A new archaeological research identifies the world's largest mercury poisoning over the past 5,000 years of the human history.

X-Men Wannabe: 15-Year-Old Boy Injects Himself with Mercury to Have Superpowers Like His Favorite Character, Doctors Claim

Oct 19, 2021

Several years ago, a teenage boy injected himself with mercury, believing he'd be able to develop superpowers similar to his favorite characters from the X-Men movie.

ESA BepiColombo Shares Stunning Audio From Its First Mercury Flyby

Oct 18, 2021

The audio from the data gathered by the BepiColombo spacecraft during its flyby of Mercury has been converted, according to the ESA.

BepiColombo Spacecraft Shares Rare Images of Mercury Craters After a ‘Flawless’ Flyby

Oct 02, 2021

In a flyby, the European Space Agency's BepiColombo probe obtained its first close-up view of Mercury, revealing a rocky world riddled with craters.