metal Watch mercury react with aluminum Popkin

physics Anvil floating in tub of mercury Rob Beschizza

pollution A pandemic seems like a great time to *checks notes* weaken regulations on toxic pollutants? Thom Dunn

Science Watch what it's like to attempt standing on liquid mercury Andrea James

Science Watch a super cooled nickel ball freeze a bowl of mercury Andrea James

Science Mercury orbiter retired after successful mission Rob Beschizza

music Listen to this freaked-out EDM album made from Queen samples Allan Rose Hill

adorable animals These two Huskies have mastered the "Coincidance" Jennifer Sandlin

Space Planet orbiting Barnard's Star among closest so far found Rob Beschizza

mistakes School superintendent fired after desk-on-roof prank Rob Beschizza

television Friday Night Videos is a blast from the past Gail Sherman

NASA Starliner spacesuits not compatible with SpaceX Dragon Gail Sherman

crimes Chess player allegedly tried to poison rival by smearing mercury on chess board (video) Allan Rose Hill

geology Mercury may have 11-mile deep layer of diamonds Rob Beschizza

olympics WTF is the Paris Olympic mascot? Gail Sherman

music "White Trash Wins Lotto," an insane and insanely clever musical about Axl Rose, now available for free download Ruben Bolling

News Railway workers built secret apartments in train stations Rob Beschizza

planets Arizona announces its official state planet, but it isn't actually a planet David Pescovitz