USA Today September 11, 2026 • 16:54

Hidden clues show Mercury shrank more than previously thought - USA Today

By Eric Lagatta

Hidden clues show Mercury shrank more than previously thought - USA Today

Mercury has been shrinking since it formed in our solar system's early days. New evidence, though, suggests it used to be much larger than we thought.

<ul><li>New research suggests Mercury has shrunk more drastically than previously believed.</li><li>The planet's cooling interior causes its surface to wrinkle and contract over time.</li><li>Debris … [+4655 chars]

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