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- 1Study Says the Solar System's Life Expectancy Is Far Shorter Than Thought▼The Solar System Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter
New research reported by AAS Nova suggests the solar system's remaining lifespan is dramatically shorter than earlier estimates, described as a billion times shorter. The finding revises how long the Sun and its planets are expected to remain in their current state, prompting discussion about what this revised timeline means for planetary habitability and the Sun's evolution.