Frank Herbert
How ‘Dune’ became a beacon for the young environmental movement – and a rallying cry for the new science of ecology
Widely considered one of the best science fiction novels of all time, “Dune” continues to influence the way writers, artists and inventors imagine the future. Of course, there are Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning films, “Dune: Part One” (2021) and “Dune: Part Two” (2024). But Frank Herbert’s masterpiece also helped Afrofuturist novelist Octavia Butler imagine a … Read more
What would it take for humans to actually survive the harsh conditions on Dune’s planet Arrakis
Covering yourself is important for survival on the sun-drenched planet Arrakis. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. The desert planet Arrakis in “Dune: Part Two” has extreme temperatures and little water. To survive on such a planet, technology and adaptability are needed. Three experts explain what it might be like to live on the planet of Dune. In … Read more
What would it take for humans to actually survive the harsh conditions on Dune’s planet Arrakis
Covering yourself is important for survival on the sun-drenched planet Arrakis. Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. The desert planet Arrakis in “Dune: Part Two” has extreme temperatures and little water. To survive on such a planet, technology and adaptability are needed. Three experts explain what it might be like to live on the planet of Dune. In … Read more