{
  "id": 6939985,
  "title": "Mercury’s surface reveals a surprisingly fiery past",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mercurys-surface-reveals-a-surprisingly-fiery-past",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:28:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911003854.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists have discovered that Mercury’s surface contains far less silicon dioxide than previously thought, pointing to an unexpectedly hot volcanic past. The finding suggests ancient lava may have originated from deeper, more extensively melted parts of the planet’s mantle.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}