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Could Dune really exist? What scientists think of our favorite sci-fi worlds : Short Wave
Dune: Part Two is out now, exploring the desert planet Arrakis with its giant sandworms, scarcity of water, and the valuable spice called melange.
Scientists like Mohamed Noor and Michael Wong are analyzing the feasibility of the science behind Dune, questioning the existence of giant sandworms and the lack of plant life generating oxygen. [ more ]