Mercury

The planet Mercury enters a period of retrograde three to four times a year, which astrologists warn can cause all sorts of issues with communication, travel and business. Here’s what you need to know.

A joint European-Japanese spacecraft got its first glimpse of Mercury as it swung by the solar system’s innermost planet while on a mission to deliver two probes into orbit in 2025.

Mercury rules communication, so you can expect some communication breakdown whenever it stations retrograde.

A 19-year-old man accused of spilling mercury at several Houston locations stole the liquid metal from an abandoned business, tried to sell it in small amounts to people for $20 and spilled some as he played with it in his hands, according to court records. Christopher Lee Melder remained jailed Tuesday on bonds totaling $5,000. He is charged with burglary…

One person is in custody after causing a large wreck on Scyene Road and Masters Drive Saturday night.

European and Japanese space agencies said an Ariane 5 rocket successfully lifted a spacecraft carrying two probes into orbit Saturday for a joint mission to Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. The European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the unmanned BepiColombo spacecraft successfully separated and was sent into orbit from French Guiana as planned to...

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 20 points and the Dallas Wings won their fourth straight with a 101-72 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.

A toxic onslaught from the nation’s petrochemical hub was largely overshadowed by the record-shattering deluge of Hurricane Harvey as residents and first responders struggled to save lives and property.

Former Commander of the International Space Station Chris Hadfield speaks with NBC on the importance of space exploration, what being an astronaut taught him about perspective on Earth and why Pluto was kept in the solar system line-up for new space documentary “Miniverse.” The "Miniverse" documentary airs on new science and technology streaming service CuriosityStream.