(CNN) — A layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick could be tucked below the surface of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet and the closest to the sun, according to new research.
Mercury may be small, but it contains an enormous iron-rich core, making up about 85% of the planet’s radius. Some speculative astrophysics discussions have explored whether dismantling Mercury could ...
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