Mercury is not only harmful when ingested or inhaled but also poses significant risks when absorbed through the skin.

Levels of mercury persist in tuna, decades after pollution controls were introduced to limit emissions, scientists say. The poisonous element is released by mining and burning coal and ends up in ...

In this video, I'll be talking about the very interesting element Mercury. I try to cover as much as I can, including its properties, its history and interesting reactions. Abbott issues executive ...

An curved arrow pointing right. You definitely shouldn't mess around with mercury, but if you want a safe, similar, tactile experience, a metal called Gallium is widely available online.

Mercury is one of the only elements that's liquid at room temperature and it's also very dense. It's even denser than lead ...

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