The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say
Scientists have discovered that Earth might avoid being engulfed by the Sun during its final expansion phase. The planet's fate depends on a balance between the Sun's gravitational pull and the mass it loses through stellar winds.
Why it matters
This research refines our understanding of the long-term evolution of the solar system and the ultimate fate of Earth.
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