Earth Might Escape the Sun's Death Grip | Tech News

New research flips the script on Earth’s fate as the sun becomes a red giant—instead of being pulled in and vaporized, our planet might actually drift outward into a wider orbit. While the sun’s mass loss should push Earth away, tidal forces were thought to drag it in. But the new study says those forces won’t be as strong as expected, leaving Earth’s future uncertain. If the sun sheds less mass than predicted, tidal forces could still win—and Earth could still meet a fiery end. Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus are doomed to be swallowed, while outer planets and icy moons like Europa and Enceladus might become temporary oceans, possibly hosting life after Earth’s demise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e991826b3749f120