Is the Science Behind Avatar's Na'vi and Pandora Plausible?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the scientific plausibility of the Na'vi and the planet Pandora as depicted in the movie "Avatar." Participants explore various biological, physical, and environmental aspects, including the Na'vi's physical characteristics, the gravity on Pandora, and the floating mountains.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the physical possibility of the Na'vi, particularly their height and athleticism, suggesting that low gravity could account for these traits.
  • Concerns are raised about the plausibility of the Na'vi's hair being used for bonding with plant and animal life, with some arguing it lacks adaptive advantage.
  • One participant proposes that if the Na'vi were silicon-based life forms, they might have the electromagnetic connection described, but this does not clarify the carbon fiber coating on their bones.
  • There is a debate regarding the gravity on Pandora, with some asserting it appears normal while others reference the floating mountains as evidence of low gravity.
  • Participants discuss the concept of floating mountains, suggesting they could be composed of superconducting materials, though no such materials are currently known to exist.
  • Speculation arises about the possibility of the floating mountains being held in a magnetic field due to the interaction between a gas giant and its moon.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the Na'vi's blue coloration, questioning the biological basis for such a feature.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the scientific validity of various claims, including sarcastic remarks about the nature of the Na'vi and the floating mountains.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no consensus on the scientific plausibility of the Na'vi or the floating mountains. Disagreements persist regarding the nature of gravity on Pandora and the biological characteristics of the Na'vi.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on assumptions about the chemical composition of life on Pandora and the nature of its atmosphere. The discussion includes unresolved questions about the physical properties of materials and the implications of gravity on the planet.

  • #31
cronxeh said:
blue bird, blue frog, blue snake, blue penguin, blue turtle, blue whale, blue .. Balls?

lmfao
 
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What about the engines on the air craft used by the Humans? I didn't catch the first hour of the movie, but don't the engines need oxygen to run efficiently? Or were they set up to run on this different gas?

The low gravity also explains how the transport ship was able to stay in the air while it was assaulting the rib cage place.
 

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