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From Tatooine to reality

Researchers applied Bayesian network analysis to a corpus of 142 science fiction works, investigating the representation of extrasolar planets. They found that after the discovery of real exoplanets in 1995, fictional exoplanets became less Earth-like, reflecting the scientific reality of vast numbers of diverse exoplanet types.

SourceSissa Medialab·JournalJournal of Science Communication·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 4, 2024