The next step in space exploration is happening now, with Mars as the destination. Imagine starting life anew on the red planet, over 265 million km away. How would one live there? Would we live underground, and what would the Martian economy entail? Explore the role of regolith in habitation and the challenges of building radiation shielding.

#Mars #spaceexploration #cityonMars #regolith #radiationshielding #Martianeconomy

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Could there be an even better planet for us than Earth? Scientists are on the hunt for a superhabitable world that wouldn't just rival Earth, but be a place where life could thrive more easily. They're exploring exoplanets to discover Earth 2.0. What would make an exoplanet habitable, and how long would it take to get there?

#superhabitable #exoplanet #Earth2.0 #planet #habitable

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By the year 2035, NASA plans to send humans to Mars. However, with our current rocket technology, it would take about nine months. In the near future, we could replace chemical engines with nuclear thermal propulsion, cutting the trip to Mars down to just three months. What are the risks of using nuclear propulsion? How would it work? And have we used nuclear energy in space before?

#NASA #Mars #nuclearpropulsion #nuclearthermalrocket #spacetravel #aerospace

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Do you long for an elegant weapon from a more civilized age? Something less clumsy and random. As you hone your sensitivity to the Force, you may wonder: What if lightsabers were real? How hot would the plasma burn? How does a lightsaber know when to stop? Would this weapon require a license? How does a plasma torch work?

#lightsaber #plasma #Force #plasmatorch #hypotheticalworlds #technology

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Jetpack technology is advancing rapidly, raising the possibility of using jetpacks for everyday commutes. Imagine using a jetpack to reach space directly. How powerful are jetpacks? How fast would you need to travel? How long can a jetpack sustain flight? Learn about the gravity jet suit and the concept of the death zone. Could a jetpack joyride become a reality?

#jetpack #spacetravel #gravityjetsuit #deathzone #jetpacktechnology

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Do you have a fear of bathing? Do you prefer a mud pit to a shower? If you enjoy having your own brand of smells, you might wonder: What if you were the dirtiest man on Earth? What kind of bacteria would your body grow? What health risks could you possibly have? Would you become dehydrated? Will proper health care be of any help once you become the dirtiest man on Earth? And would you have to live alone?

#dirtiestmanonEarth #bacteria #healthrisks #dehydration #healthcare #skinproblems

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Imagine traveling through time to witness the distant future of Earth. What transformations await over the next billion years? Would our planet be a volcanic wasteland, an icy tundra, or perhaps a world without oceans? Explore the possibilities of human evolution and whether our species might inhabit other galaxies.

#future #timetravel #planetEarth #volcanoes #iceage #oceans #humanevolution #galaxyexploration

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Human life expectancy is getting longer. In 1910, humans in the United States were only expected to live 40 to 50 years. Now, in just over a century, we've nearly doubled that, with an average lifespan of almost 80. According to futurist Jamie Metzl, we're working on technology to extend that even further. "What If" is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance while we boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto.

#lifeexpectancy #humanlifespan #technology #futurist #JamieMetzl #hypotheticalworlds #humanity #longevity

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Explore the health effects of consuming only sugar for an entire month with Gary Taubes, author of 'The Case Against Sugar'. Join hosts Peter and Richard as they delve into this intriguing hypothetical scenario.

#sugarconsumption #healtheffects #GaryTaubes #TheCaseAgainstSugar #hypotheticalscenarios #nutrition

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Explore the intriguing concept of a flat Earth. Imagine the Earth's edge, a mesmerizing flat Earth solar eclipse, diagonally growing trees, and the great wall of ice supposedly guarded by NASA. What if flat-Earthers were right? How would Earth hold up in space? Would it revolve around the Sun, or would the Sun rotate around it? And why would you never walk to the Earth's edge?

#flatEarth #solareclipse #Earth'sedge #NASA #hypotheticalworlds #space #Sun

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