A new study suggests that Mercury may have a layer of diamonds hundreds of miles below its surface. This discovery could help explain the planet’s magnetic field and provide insights into the formation of other carbon-rich planets.
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A new definition for ‘planet’ has been proposed, emphasizing the celestial object’s mass rather than its roundness and ability to clear its orbital path. This new definition, while adding quantitative criteria, would still categorize Pluto as a dwarf planet. The proposal aims to create a more precise and objective classification system for planets within our solar system and beyond.