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Mercury Is Shrinking Faster Than Scientists Expected
Original: Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
New research indicates Mercury is contracting more quickly than previous estimates suggested. The smallest planet in the solar system has been cooling and shrinking for billions of years, causing its crust to wrinkle and fault. The updated findings are drawing attention from scientists and space enthusiasts, prompting discussion about what the faster contraction reveals about the planet's interior and its ongoing geological evolution.
Why now: Fresh scientific findings revise established understanding of Mercury's geology, generating broad interest.
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Evidence
- Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought · BBC Science Focus Magazine
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