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Killing Stars

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

English - March 11, 2021 13:49 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 600 ratings
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When the largest of stars dies, the supernova they produce can outshine a whole galaxy, and potentially sterilize vast swathes of space. Future civilizations will need to be able to prevent or mitigate such events, though some might seek to artificially ignite a nova.
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Killing Stars
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 281; March 11, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Script Editors:
Darius Said
Jerry Guern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxgArWbEhZg
Jason Burbank
Keith Blockus
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Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
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Udo Schroeter
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