'Forbidden planet' narrowly escaped becoming a snack for a dying star (video)

In 5 billion years, the sun will become a red giant and swallow Earth and nearby planets. New research suggests that some close-in planets can avoid being swallowed by stars during these death throes.

'Forbidden planet' narrowly escaped becoming a snack for a dying star (video)
In 5 billion years, the sun will become a red giant and swallow Earth and nearby planets. New research suggests that some close-in planets can avoid being swallowed by stars during these death throes.