Mercury Shrinking More Than Thought | Science News

Mercury’s shrinking is way more dramatic than we thought—new analysis reveals the planet has contracted 10 to 30 percent more than previous estimates, thanks to hidden surface wrinkles revealed by accounting for its rough terrain. This reshapes our understanding of Mercury’s cooling core and geological history, and could mean other rocky worlds like the Moon and Mars are also quietly shrinking, hinting at a universal planetary evolution pattern we’re only beginning to uncover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96c2a09f5fea1fad