Is our Sun dying? The solar system could be destroyed 100 times faster than previously thought, new study suggests

Recent studies reveal a chaotic twist in the Sun's demise, indicating that its mass loss won't unfold in an orderly manner. As the Sun transitions, outer planets might face instability sooner than we thought. Simulations suggest that chaos is likely to ensue in nearly 90% of scenarios within three billion years, underscoring how quickly a seemingly stable Solar System can shift towards unpredictability.
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