Jesse and Priscilla talk to Caltech Planetary Scientist Dr. Konstantin Batygin about the usefulness of useless knowledge and why it’s so hard to find the ever elusive planet 9 in our solar system.

What is Planet 9 in our solar system, and what is the importance of pursuing scientific inquiry?

• The search for Planet 9 and its potential impact on our understanding of the solar system
• The importance of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake
• The role of chance and randomness in scientific discoveries
• The significance of Maxwell’s equations in modern technology
• The power of human imagination in scientific pursuits
• The need for continued investment in scientific research
• The potential impact of scientific discoveries on our understanding of the world around us.