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.