Space Mercury's north pole photographed Rob Beschizza

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

Space See all seven planets at once this week in a "planetary parade" Gail Sherman

History Atlas Obscura found 13 places that have cannonballs stuck in them Popkin

Food Lead found in protein powders Rob Beschizza

Space Dramatic new photos from Mercury look like 2001: A Space Odyssey Allan Rose Hill

cover songs The Muppets' version of Bohemian Rhapsody remains one of the best covers of all time Jennifer Sandlin

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