Scientists have determined that Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, may contain a 10-mile thick mantle layer of diamonds based on data from NASA’s MESSENGER space probe, Space.com reported.

Mercury could have a thick underground layer of diamonds, scientists say. Some of the stones may have found their way to the surface, according to a recent study.

Scientists have determined that Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, may contain a 10-mile thick mantle layer of diamonds based on data from NASA’s MESSENGER space probe, Space.com reported.

A new study maps the infall of protons and electrons from the solar wind to geographical location on the surface of Mercury, giving scientists new insight into how interactions with the Sun alters ...

The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters.

Cameras on the explorer swooped as close as 183 miles also captured views of neighboring volcanic plains and Mercury’s largest impact crater.

A gigantic plasma eruption from the sun's hidden far side recently launched a sizable coronal mass ejection that slammed into Mercury, potentially triggering invisible X-ray auroras around the ...

We also found that Mercury’s magnetic field is able to shield the surface from roughly 90% of the incoming solar wind flux.

The BepiColombo spacecraft snaps rare close-up images of Mercury during a planned gravity-assist flyby. Credit: ESA / JAXA A robotic spacecraft just had a close encounter with Mercury and beamed ...