Revised Simulations Suggest Shorter Stability for Outer Solar System
New simulations, accounting for realistic solar mass-loss as the Sun becomes a white dwarf, indicate the outer solar system's orbital stability is significantly shorter than prior estimates. This research suggests a higher likelihood of outer planet orbit destabilization and disassembly on timescales billions of times faster than previously believed. This re-evaluation impacts our understanding of long-term planetary evolution.
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