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The Earth could be soon flung out of orbit or into the sun - all thanks to a passing star
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Passing stars may have changed Earth's orbit and climate, study finds
Passing stars may have altered Earth's orbit, and its climate, many times throughout cosmic history. New research digs into what that means when it comes to understanding our planet's past.
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