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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 28 MIN

Exploring the Possibility of Traveling to Kepler-452 b

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Ever since we figured out we live on a rock drifting through space, humans have dreamed of settling on another planet. But where would we go? There's no livable alternative in our own Solar System. Mars, so cold and dry, is disappointing. The only choice is to leave our Solar System and search for the next planet in interstellar space. Luckily, scientists have discovered a likely candidate: Kepler-452 b. Timeline: 00:00 - What If You Traveled to Kepler-452 b?01:20 - A Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone02:11 - Sending Chase Through a Wormhole04:31 - Wormholes 101 (Einstein-Rosen Bridge)07:50 - Wormhole Entry10:06 - Kepler-452 Star Overview11:03 - Kepler-452 b Orbit & Habitability Zone12:20 - Landing on Kepler-452 b14:29 - Runaway Greenhouse Effect on Kepler-452 b15:55 - Harsh Climate & Dangerous Sun Exposure18:30 - Could It be a Backup Planet? 👉 Grab your free seat at the 2-Day AI Mastermind.🔐 100% Discount for the first 1000 people. Support us on Patreon: Patreon LinkGet the What if book: What If BookJoin this channel for perks: YouTube Membership Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Our other channels:How to SurviveAperture T-shirts and merch: Shop What IfNewsletter: What If Newsletter Follow us on:DiscordWhatsAppInstagramTwitterFacebook Produced by Underknown 00:00: What If You Traveled to Kepler-452 b?01:20: A Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone02:11: Sending Chase Through a Wormhole04:31: Wormholes 101 (Einstein-Rosen Bridge)07:50: Wormhole Entry10:06: Kepler-452 Star Overview11:03: Kepler-452 b Orbit & Habitability Zone12:20: Landing on Kepler-452 b14:29: Runaway Greenhouse Effect on Kepler-452 b15:55: Harsh Climate & Dangerous Sun Exposure18:30: Could It be a Backup Planet? #Kepler-452b #Super-Earth #habitablezone #wormholes #interstellarspace #exoplanets #NASA #spaceexploration See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/692dd889a7b27c2e29cc0bc5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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