"Dune: Part Two" Analysis by Scientists

Scientists discuss the feasibility of the desert planet Arrakis from the sci-fi film Dune and other fictional worlds. Biologist Mohamed Noor questions the plausibility of giant sandworms and their sustenance, while astrobiologist Michael Wong doubts the presence of sufficient plant life to generate oxygen. Despite the fantastical elements, scientists note that some science fiction concepts reflect real-world possibilities, such as the portrayal of a Europa mission in Star Trek: Picard mirroring NASA's upcoming mission.