Deep Dive: Mercury — Iron Core, Ice in the Shadows, and the Solar Wind

In this episode of the Deep Dive, we explore Mercury, a tiny world with a dense iron core, a crater-strewn surface, and a few huge surprises. We'll unpack Caloris Basin, the strange terrain on the planet's opposite side, and wrinkle ridges from planetary shrinkage. We'll also chase the mystery of polar ice in permanently shadowed craters, the planet's surprisingly strong magnetic field powered by a dynamo, and how solar wind weather shapes Mercury's face—all set against its 88-day year and 59-day day.

Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.

Sponsored by Embersilk LLC