As the closest planet to the Sun -- and with the most oblong orbit in the solar system -- Mercury orbits through a region where the Sun’s influence is changing dramatically.



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In February 2020, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory — SDO — is celebrating its 10th year in space. Over the past decade the spacecraft has kept a constant eye on the Sun, studying how the Sun creates solar activity and...

This video is answering the question of how big is the planet Mercury.

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This video is answering the question of how did the planet Mercury get its name.

From an Earth-based perspective, Mercury passes between our planet and the sun only about 13 times a century. May 9, 2016, will be the last opportunity to see the event, known as a transit, until 2019.



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From gendered criticism to mercury poisoning from cosmetics, there are many theories about why Elizabeth I could be so cruel.

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Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a planetary transit. Mercury orbits in a plane that is tilted from Earth's orbit, moving above or below our line of sight to...

Without a spacesuit, there is no chance of surviving in the scary cosmic void. In science fiction movies, we often see people’s heads exploding or being frozen by the apparent pressure differential or lack of heat, respectively. As long...

Around 13 times per century, Mercury passes between Earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event known as a planetary transit. The 2016 Mercury transit occurred on May 9, between roughly 7:12 a.m. and 2:42 p.m....

Starting around approximately 1200 - 1808 UTC (7:00 am - 1:38pm ET) November 11, 2019, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory watched as Mercury move across the Sun. The Solar Dynamics Observatory views the Sun in a variety of...

Is it safe to eat tuna? We talk with Michael Morrissey Ph.D, formerly with the Oregon State University Seafood Lab in Astoria, Oregon, and the lead author of a 2005 study that examined mercury levels in West Coast albacore tuna. As we...

In this video we will begin to look at some of the key features that describe the parts our Solar System. Quite simply it is the name given to the collection of planets and other bodies that orbit a star. It is only recently by using...

From the ancient beliefs of Earth being the center of the solar system to the discovery of other planets orbiting the Sun, we delve into the history and classification of these celestial bodies. A planet is an astronomical or celestial...

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In this episode, Jordan and Charlie discuss the economic benefits of regulating mercury pollution. Researchers at MIT were able to translate the estimated health impacts of mercury pollution for US populations into economic benefits.

Discover the properties and uses of mercury, as well as its historical significance, toxic nature, and various applications in thermometers, dental amalgams, batteries, and more. This video also emphasizes the shift towards safer...

It describes the causes, consequences and treatments for common disorders of the human circulatory system.

We normally hear about pollution in terms of global impact, but there are places that feel the brunt of human activity much, much more than others. Here are the 10 most polluted places on earth.

Planets song lyrics for kids : Mercury, Then Venus, Earth is next, It's our planet. Then comes Mars, Jupiter, Beautiful Saturn, Uranus. Neptune is the Very last one, All 8 planets Orbiting the sun. Mercury, Then Venus, Earth is next,...

It describes time measuring instruments in ancient and modern period. It also explains how to measure temperature in a laboratory and clinic.

How are particles closer to the sun compared to particles farther away? What are terrestrials? Mercury, The Solar System Historian, Part 1