Could Dune Really Exist? What Scientists Think of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Worlds
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Life on Arrakis: Desert Worlds and Beyond
This chapter explores the feasibility of creating an environment similar to Arrakis from Dune, focusing on biological processes that could sustain its inhabitants like the giant sandworms. The discussion also compares Arrakis to other fictional desert planets and examines the adaptations of species to extreme environments, along with the potential for life on icy moons in our solar system.
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