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Could Dune Really Exist? What Scientists Think of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Worlds

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This chapter analyzes the scientific plausibility of Dune's desert planet Arrakis, focusing on its potential to support life and its unique ecosystem. Featuring insights from a biologist and an astrobiologist, the discussion connects science fiction with real-world concepts of habitable planets.

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