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

CHEMISTRY 11.18.2021 02:41 AM

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?

11.16.2021 07:40 AM

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

10.19.2021 08:35 AM

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 [LISTEN]

10.18.2021 23:02 PM

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

10.02.2021 21:50 PM

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.

Mercury Mission: Japan and Europe's BepiColombo Will Attempt Flyby at the Nearest Point Tonight

10.01.2021 21:45 PM

A new spacecraft bound to Mercury called BepiColombo is expected to reach the nearest point to the planet tonight.

October 2021 Astronomical Events: Don’t Forget To See Moon, Mercury, Meteor Shower This Month

10.01.2021 08:29 AM

Hunter's Moon plus Draconid and Orionid meteor showers are set to peak in this month. Mercury will also show up every morning this month.

Do You Want to See Venus, Spica Dating in The Night Sky This Week? Here's How!

09.05.2021 21:15 PM

Weather permitting, the planets Venus and Mercury, as well as the brilliant star Spica, will be visible this week!

Solar System Geological Features That You Must Know: Which One's the Most Impressive?

08.25.2021 22:55 PM

Earth is not the only planet with impressive geological features in the Solar System. Here are five notable geological structures that can be seen on other planets.

Will This Fastest Orbiting 0.6-Mile Wide Asteroid Found in Solar System Reach Earth?

08.23.2021 22:25 PM

Astronomers identified an asteroid that orbits the sun every 113 days, the shortest known cycle to date. This 3,280-foot-wide asteroid, known as 2021 PH27, was discovered on August 13.

Morning Star Greets Earth With Love: When to Spot Venus in 2021

08.21.2021 01:43 AM

When does the morning star appear? Check out the summary of Venus' itinerary in 2021. Venus has an intense surface temperature that rises up to 450 degrees Celsius due to its revolution that is much closer to the sun compared to Earth.

Mercury Explained: Understanding Its Iron Core and the Sun's Magnetism

07.03.2021 02:46 AM

Recent research suggests that conventional hypotheses on the formation of Mercury's iron core are not plausible. Stating that the rocky planet's composition is more influenced by the Sun's magnetic field during the formation of the solar system.

Greenland Ice Sheet Leaking Dangerous Levels of Mercury Into Rivers and Waterways

05.24.2021 22:15 PM

Researchers determined that roughly 42 tonnes of mercury are being exported to Greenland rivers, fjords, and waterways due to glacial movement and melting.

160-Year-Old Medicine Box From Japan Contains Toxic Chemical; Muon Scanning Reveals Contents

04.25.2021 22:38 PM

A cutting-edge X-ray process revealed the contents of a 160-year-old medicine box from Japan containing laxatives used by a famed doctor from the East Asian country's Edo period.

Jupiter and Mercury Conjunction: How to Watch, When to See Rare Astronomical Event

03.01.2021 23:39 PM

Southern hemisphere skywatchers are in for a treat this week as they will the best spot to witness Jupiter and Mercury in conjunction in the morning of March 5.

Rare Triple Conjunction: Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury Alignment This Week Won't Happen Again Until 2026!

02.24.2021 21:31 PM

Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury will be visible in the night sky in a rare triple conjunction this week. Experts say it won’t happen again for five years.

Did Astronomers Just See Mercury's Tail?

01.07.2021 23:10 PM

Almost like a big old comet, Mercury's tail stream millions of kilometers away from Earth, glowing with faint orange-yellow light.

Bright Stars in the East: Mercury and Venus Joins Moon at Dawn

11.13.2020 04:00 AM

A particularly bright star appeared under the Moon as it climbed the eastern skies early in the morning.

Five Stellar Yet Extreme Facts About Space

11.02.2020 13:00 PM

Here are five unexpected and intriguing facts about our solar system you probably did not know! What do you think as you gaze up at the stars? That we're not alone, maybe? The vastness of everything? There are lots to ask about space.

FDA Warns Against Potential Mercury Exposure from Dental Amalgams

09.25.2020 22:53 PM

The FDA sets new guidelines of the use of dental amalgams, warning a certain high-risk group of potential adverse effects of exposure to mercury. Several European countries have already banned the use of mercury-based dental fillings.

Heart Health: Omega-3 in Fish Gives You a Healthy Heart

09.21.2020 09:10 AM

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart, making eating fish worthy which outweighs its risks.