Published: Apr 16, 2025, 17:10 IST | Updated: Apr 16, 2025, 17:10 IST
WION Fineprint Apr 16, 2025, 17:10 IST
Cosmic countdown: Earth's 5-billion-year expiration date
Using groundbreaking data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have captured a planet's final moments as it spirals into its star—and Earth is next. Discover the terrifying physics behind orbital decay, the "drag of doom" that could incinerate our world, and why astronomers say Earth’s fate is a 50/50 coin toss.