Stephen Hawking’s ‘end of the world’ prediction: Is it closer than we think?

NASA and the late Stephen Hawking have raised alarms about the future of Earth, with Hawking predicting that global warming and energy consumption could turn Earth into a "gigantic ball of fire" by 2600. While NASA does not confirm this specific timeline, the agency shares concerns about climate change, asteroid impacts, and other threats. Immediate action to reduce emissions and address global risks remains crucial to protecting Earth’s future.