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Heike asked this question about Project Hail Mary:
Scientific question - please do not read if you have not already read the book! : : : One of the main problems is things escaping, but luckily they are not nitrogen resistant. But how could they escape in the first place when air in human environment is naturally 79% nitrogen? Did I miss something? He used an oxygen mask when he was injured, his air is not 100% oxygen in general. Then what it is made of?
Steve It's one of many, many, MANY science errors in this book. It's a shame that the science in this book is such trash after the author really seemed to t…moreIt's one of many, many, MANY science errors in this book. It's a shame that the science in this book is such trash after the author really seemed to try to get it right in The Martian. (less)
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Project Hail Mary
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