Astrophysicist Dr. Andy Howell takes a look at DUNE and its scientific plausibility and inspirations. Could you have a desert planet like Arrakis? What about the technological feasibility of Stillsuits and evolution of Sandworms? Then all things Spice: enhanced physiology, historical empires pursuing rare resources, and navigating between the stars. And lastly, the cool dragonfly inspired aircraft Ornithopters.

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