Two new papers from members of the MESSENGER Science Team provide global-scale maps of Mercury’s surface chemistry that reveal previously unrecognized geochemical terranes large regions that have ...

Seabird blood reveals a global map of ocean mercury pollution, with higher levels in key regions raising concerns.

Before crashing into Mercury's surface, the MESSENGER probe sent a glorious visual archive back to Earth. Here's what the probe taught us about Mercury before it died. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

The MESSENGER mission provided the first complete orbital characterization of Mercury, surveying its entire surface, studying its core and atmosphere, and building upon the partial coverage achieved ...