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Scientists predict the end of the world: Earth may not be swallowed up by the sun
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Scientists predict the end of the world: Earth may not be swallowed up by the sun

Scientists have proposed a new theory suggesting Earth might avoid being consumed by the Sun in the distant future. Previously, it was believed that in about five billion years, the Sun would expand into a red giant and swallow Earth. However, recent research indicates that tidal forces and solar wind pressure could push Earth out of the Sun's reach, allowing it to escape destruction. Mars would also likely survive, while Mercury and Venus would be engulfed. The study, led by Mats Esslöder from Leuven University, highlights the delicate balance between gravitational pull and mass loss from the Sun. Improved models suggest tidal effects are less significant than previously thought, potentially altering Earth's fate.

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Scientists predict the end of the world: Earth may not be swallowed up by the sun

Scientists have proposed a new theory suggesting Earth might avoid being consumed by the Sun in the distant future. Previously, it was believed that in about five billion years, the Sun would expand into a red giant and swallow Earth. However, recent research indicates that tidal forces and solar wind pressure could push Earth out of the Sun's reach, allowing it to escape destruction. Mars would also likely survive, while Mercury and Venus would be engulfed. The study, led by Mats Esslöder from Leuven University, highlights the delicate balance between gravitational pull and mass loss from the Sun. Improved models suggest tidal effects are less significant than previously thought, potentially altering Earth's fate.

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