Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints | Live Science
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Mercury has likely contracted significantly more than previously thought, with new estimates suggesting a shrinkage of 10% to 30%. This new understanding of Mercury's evolution and internal composition is based on recent findings from the journal Geophysical Research Letters and observations from NASA's MESSENGER mission.
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