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

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James Cameron's depiction of Pandora in "Avatar" aims for scientific plausibility, with discussions centered on the Na'vi's humanoid structure, height, and athleticism, which some argue could be feasible in low gravity. The idea of their skeletal structure being coated in carbon fiber raises questions about biological possibilities, while the Na'vi's ability to bond with nature through their hair is viewed as implausible due to lack of adaptive advantage. The floating mountains are theorized to be supported by magnetic fields and potentially contain room-temperature superconductors, although this concept is met with skepticism regarding their geological plausibility. The debate also touches on the atmosphere of Pandora and its potential to support such life forms, while some participants express admiration for the film's artistic vision despite scientific discrepancies. Overall, the conversation highlights the blend of science fiction and speculative science in the film's world-building.
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cronxeh said:
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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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