New study finds Sun may lose mass in sudden bursts
New research suggests our Solar System could self-destruct within three billion years, much sooner than previously thought, due to turbulent mass loss from the dying Sun.
Turns out, our solar system might not be as stable as we thought. A new study says the sun is likely to lose its mass in sudden bursts (think unpredictable "kicks") instead of a slow, steady fade. This could mess with the planets' orbits way sooner t... [425 chars]
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