"Dune's Arrakis: Survivability, Science, and Psychedelic Influence"

Scientists discuss the feasibility of human survival on the harsh desert planet Arrakis from the "Dune" series, emphasizing the challenges of extreme heat, water scarcity, and atmospheric differences. While the fictional world presents unique obstacles such as sandworms and interstellar travel, parallels are drawn to Earth's increasing climate crisis, highlighting the relevance of speculative fiction in reflecting potential future challenges.