SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

Milky Way-Andromeda crash? There’s now only 50 percent chance of this epic event

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New research suggests the long-predicted collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not be inevitable. A study incorporating more comprehensive data and uncertainties shows a 50% chance the galaxies won't merge in the next 10 billion years. This challenges previous assumptions and highlights the complexity of galactic interactions and movements.

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