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science2 years ago

"Rogue Star's Potential to Safeguard Earth by Propelling it Beyond Pluto"

Scientists have conducted simulations to explore the possibility of a passing star rescuing Earth from its inevitable extinction caused by the sun's increasing heat in about a billion years. The simulations showed that in 92% of cases, the solar system remained stable even as a star passed by. However, in 0.28% of simulations, the passing star pulled Earth out of its orbit and into a more habitable region, either beyond Pluto or into interstellar space. While the chances of this happening are slim, it offers a glimmer of hope for the long-term survival of life on Earth.