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

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.
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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