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New scientific modeling suggests Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying Sun, contrary to previous assumptions.

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Belgium, France

Who
Scientists, Mats Esseldeurs, Stephane Mathis, University of Leuven, CEA Paris-Saclay centre
What
New scientific modeling suggests Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying Sun, contrary to previous assumptions.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:19 GMT · 2h 39m ago
Where
Belgium, France ·
Why
Advances in modeling tidal dissipation within giant stars and a better understanding of stellar mass loss enabled the new prediction.
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This new scientific finding alters previous predictions regarding the ultimate fate of Earth and Mars during the Sun's red giant phase, though Mercury and Venus are still predicted to be engulfed.

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