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Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests

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Sharmila Kuthunur
Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests
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A new scientific study suggests that Earth might avoid being engulfed by the sun when it eventually expands into a red giant. Researchers found that gravitational interactions may allow the planet to drift outward, though the exact outcome remains uncertain due to variables in solar mass loss.

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Provides updated scientific understanding of the long-term fate of the solar system and Earth's habitability.

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Solar System Earth Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests News By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 8 July 2026 "Observations of sun-like giant stars currently point towards Earth's survival, but we need better observations before we can be certain."

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