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Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit

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The Three-Body Problem Unraveled

This chapter explores the complexities of the three-body problem in astrophysics, contrasting it with the simpler two-body problem and its chaotic implications. It also connects these concepts to the Netflix series portrayal of an alien civilization from the Alpha Centauri system, focusing on the intriguing potential of Proxima Centauri b as a habitable planet.

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