Mankind will soon have the ability to move the Earth into a new orbit, say a
team of astronomers. The planetary manoeuvre may more than double the time
life can survive on our planet, they believe.
Our Sun will increase its brightness in the next billion years or so, and if
the Earth stays in its present orbit it will be fried and all life
eliminated.
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