Mercury : Science World Report

Jan 18, 2016 02:09 PM EST

Man-Made Mercury Emissions Declined Between 1990-2010, Study Reveals

Researchers found that global mercury emissions from man made sources has declined by 30 percent in 20 years (1990-2010).

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Mercury Levels in Dolphins Linked to Exposure in Humans

It turns out that levels of mercury in dolphins are linked to exposure in humans. Scientists have found that consuming locally caught seafood may cause some major issues for humans.

Nov 11, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Mercury is Bombarded by Ancient Comet Dust that Impacts Its Atmosphere

Mercury is being pelted regularly by bits of dust from an ancient comet. Scientists have taken a closer look at the planet and have found that this bombardment has a discernible effect in its tenuous atmosphere.

Oct 23, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Orange Peels May Clean Up the Ocean by Soaking Up Mercury

Scientists have created a material out of industrial waste and orange peel that may be able to cheaply and effectively remove mercury from ocean water.

Oct 13, 2015 05:57 AM EDT

Mercury Shines in October's Sky with Mars, Jupiter and Venus: How to Watch

Get ready to see Mercury. In the early morning skies over the next several weeks you'll be able to glimpse the planet at around 5:45 a.m. in the Eastern skies.

Sep 09, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Toxic Mercury in California Coastal Waters May be from Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Mercury pollution in California may be coming from a surprising source: elephant seals. Scientists have found that molting elephant seals actually shed considerable amounts of mercury into coastal waters.

Aug 26, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Mercury is Polluting the Grand Canyon: Metals Found in Fish and Plants

The Grand Canyon may actually be contaminated with mercury. Researchers have found fish in the Glen Canyon Dam actually have higher levels of mercury.

Aug 03, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

'Peanut-Shaped' Asteroid Whizzes Past Earth, Mercury And Venus (VIDEO)

On July 25, scientists discovered a mile-long asteroid that raced past Earth at about 45,000 miles per hour and a safe distance of 5.4 million miles away.

Jun 30, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Mercury Pollution Increased Drastically Over the 20th Century

Mercury pollution has increased drastically over the 20th century. Scientists have studied a 600-year-old ice core and have found that global mercury levels have increased in the atmosphere quickly in the modern era.

Apr 29, 2015 07:55 AM EDT

MESSENGER Spacecraft Reveals New Insights into Mercury with Latest Images

Astronomers are learning a bit more about Mercury with the help of the MESSENGER spacecraft.

Feb 03, 2015 07:49 AM EST

Mercury Levels in Yellowfin Tuna are Rising at a Staggering 3.8 Percent Per Year

You may want to rethink ordering that tuna. Scientists have found that mercury concentrations in Hawaiian yellowfin tuna are increasing at a staggering rate of 3.8 percent or more per year.

Dec 17, 2014 10:17 AM EST

MESSENGER Reveals Mercury is Periodically Slammed with Meteor Showers

It turns out that the closest planet to our sun is periodically hit by a meteor shower, and this shower may be associated with a comet that produces multiple events annually on Earth.