Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
A new study shows that little, wrinkly Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected, the cosmos' version of a grape shriveling into a raisin under the sun.
TL;DR
- A new study suggests Mercury is shrinking faster than expected.
- The planet's shrinkage is likened to a grape shriveling into a raisin.
- Mercury has a 'wrinkly' appearance associated with this shrinkage.