NASA data shows our Sun will expand into a red giant in about 5 billion years, likely engulfing inner planets like Mercury, Venus, and possibly Earth, marking a fiery end for our planet.


NASA's Warning: Red Giant Threat To Humanity


In the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway. Watch the video to know more on this!

Mexico: mercury prices skyrocket to record high; poor miners suffer deadly exposure

In the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway. Soaring international gold prices are driving up the price of mercury, a toxic metal key in illegal gold mining, to all-time highs.



Mercury Prices Skyrocket to Record High; Poor Miners Suffer Deadly Exposure

Meteorites from Mercury have never been found on Earth. But two pieces discovered in the Sahara desert might be remnants of an ancient Mercury, and are believed to be 4.5 billion years old. The presence of a mysterious material has created a little confusion. 

4.5-billion-year-old meteorites found in North Africa could be first pieces of Mercury on Earth

A new study suggests Mercury might have a thick layer of diamonds deep under its surface. The findings may help solve mysteries about the planet's composition and peculiar magnetic field. Watch in for more details!

Diamonds hidden beneath Mercury's surface?

#Gravitas | Scientists have made the fascinating discovery that a thick layer of diamonds may exist hundreds of miles beneath mercury's surface.

Mercury's Diamonds: What lies beneath the planet's crust? |

THIS diamond planet is lurking near Earth. Can it make Earthlings richer anytime soon?

Abandoned pipelines pose threat of releasing toxins into North Sea, scientists issue warning

Cosmic alignment: Mercury, Venus and Mars to meet Moon on January 9 morning

Mercury is home to salt glaciers that might be hiding elements of life, scientists say

Scientists find mysterious ‘singing’ plasma waves around Mercury

Planetary Parade | Five planets come in rare alignment along with Moon in night sky

Rare 'treat' for skywatchers: All solar system planets visible to the naked eye

The South American nation of Bolivia has seen a spike in gold production in the last five years. A significant proportion of the precious metals production comes through independent gold mines.

Strife between miners & locals: Wildcat gold mining booms in Bolivia

Sun blasted Mercury with a plasma wave. What does it mean for Mercury's atmosphere?

A study has found that contaminated anti-ageing creams are being sold online in at least 16 countries, including Pakistan, Thailand and China. These creams have a high concentration of mercury and can lead to kidney problems. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Anti-ageing, skin lightening creams found contaminated with mercury

Beware! Some anti-ageing, skin lightening creams can cause kidney disease and nervous system damage

Alarming levels of mercury are found in old growth Amazon forest

Can humans land safely on extreme hot or cold Mercury?

Europe's BepiColombo mission had its first encounter with Mercury

Plants help reduce toxic mercury from environment, says study

Some baby foods have high levels of toxic heavy metals, US report finds

Mercury climbs as Europe braces for blistering heatwave; mercury to hit 40 degrees Celsius

Mercury rises in Delhi, MeT forecast heatwave for rest of week

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