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Dead Planets Society: Can We Burn Uranus?

Jul 23, 2024
Planetary scientist Paul Byrne joins the Dead Planets Society to discuss the potential of burning Uranus for scientific advancement. The hosts explore spectroscopy, composition of ice giants, and the possibility of diamonds on Uranus. They humorously strategize ways to extract diamonds by impacting the planet with other celestial bodies. The conversation delves into the consequences of burning Uranus and invites listeners to suggest other cosmic objects for destruction.
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